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What is the definition or description of: skin laceration?
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Skin Cut: A skin laceration is a cut through the skin, which can be superficial or deep. Some of these cuts can benefit from suture repair to optimize the scar.
Answered 10/7/2013
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Cut: A laceration is another work for a "cut." a laceration can be superficial and not require any suturing (sewing) or deep. Deeper lacerations require medical attention.
Answered 4/24/2015
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