Complex sentence: The simple term, ear piercing, is one of the oldest forms of body modification, in which holes are created on the ear lobes or cartilages to allow the insertion of decorative ornaments, known as earrings.
Split into simpler sentences: The simple term, ear piercing, is one of the oldest forms of body modification. It occurs when holes are created on the ear lobes or cartilage to allow the insertion of decorative ornaments, such as earrings.