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What is the definition or description of: finger laceration?
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Cut: A laceration is a cut.Fingers are prone to tendon and nerve and circulatory injury depending on degree depth and location.
Answered 12/5/2012
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A cut: Laceration = cut. Finger refers to the location of the cut.
Answered 1/26/2016
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Finger cut: A laceration is a cut or open wound of the finger. Finger lacerations are very common, since we are constantly using our hands at work, in the kitchen, or doing minor repairs around the house.
Answered 2/4/2021
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