lacerate
(lăs′ə-rāt′)tr.v. lacer·ated,
lacer·ating,
lacer·ates To rip, cut, or tear.
adj. (-rĭt, -rāt′)1. Torn; mangled.
2. Wounded.
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lacerate
having the appearance of being torn.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
Patient discussion about lacerate
Q. I am scheduled for scope surgery for a torn meniscus on my knee and what is the duration for recovery? Has anyone had this surgery for a torn meniscus? How did you deal with this recovery?
A. The recovery process is individual, and you cannot predict it in advance. I know someone who has done it and was able to go back to exercising regularly after 2 months. I would think the recovery from the surgery itself is a matter of few weeks until you can walk properly, however you should still give your knee a break and rest for a while after.
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