laceration
UK: ˌlæsəˈreɪʃən | US: ˌlæsəˈreɪʃən
n. a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
n. (figurative) a harsh or violent act causing emotional pain
The word "laceration" derives from the Latin lacerare ("to tear, mangle"), which itself comes from lacer ("torn, mangled"). The suffix -ation transforms the verb into a noun, denoting the result of the action. Historically, the root lacer- has retained its core meaning of physical tearing, later extended metaphorically to describe emotional wounds.
The doctor treated the deep laceration on his arm with stitches.
Glass shards caused multiple lacerations on her legs.
His harsh words left a laceration on her heart.
The accident resulted in severe lacerations requiring surgery.
The lion’s claws left painful lacerations on the zookeeper’s hands.