LACERATION

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The hiker suffered a deep laceration on his arm when he fell against the rough bark of a fallen tree, requiring several stitches at the emergency room.

(noun) A jagged, irregular tear or wound in soft tissue, typically caused by a rough or blunt force rather than a clean cut. In broader usage, it can also refer to emotional or psychological wounds, or damage to one’s reputation.