According to the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma grading system, a major laceration to the pancreas without duct injury or tissue loss would be classified as a ____ injury.

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A major laceration to the pancreas without duct injury or tissue loss is classified as a Grade II injury according to the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma grading system. This system grades pancreatic injuries from I to V, with increasing severity and complexity. Grade II injuries involve significant lacerations but do not involve the pancreatic duct.