An injury to the skin caused by a tear or cut is known as:

A) fissure
B) ecchymosis
C) vesicle
D) laceration


D
Explanation: A laceration is typically due to trauma such as a tear or cut. A fissure is a narrow break or slit in the skin due to disease. Ecchymosis is a purplish skin discoloration. Vesicle is a small fluid-filled skin elevation.

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