Which of the following surface lesions is a torn or jagged wound?

A) laceration
B) macule
C) fissure
D) ulcer


A) laceration
A laceration is a torn or jagged wound. A macule is a flat, discolored lesion. A
fissure is a crack-like lesion. An ulcer is an open lesion or wound.

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