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Santé et Maladie - Types de Blessures

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à différents types de blessures tels que "ecchymose", "fracture" et "entorse".

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accident

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

accident

accident

Ex: Despite taking precautions , accidents can still happen in the workplace .Malgré les précautions prises, des **accidents** peuvent encore se produire sur le lieu de travail.
bite
bite
[nom]

a wound or injury inflicted by the teeth of an animal

morsure

morsure

Ex: The veterinarian treated the bite wound on the horse ’s neck .Le vétérinaire a traité la plaie de **morsure** sur le cou du cheval.
black eye

an area of bruised skin surrounding the eye caused by a blow or injury

œil au beurre noir, coquard, coquart, cocard

œil au beurre noir, coquard, coquart, cocard

Ex: During a friendly game of basketball , a stray elbow from another player left him with a black eye.Lors d'un match de basketball amical, un coude égaré d'un autre joueur lui a valu un **œil au beurre noir**.
break
break
[nom]

a fracture in bone or other hard tissue

fracture

fracture

Ex: The athlete recovered quickly from the break.L'athlète s'est rétabli rapidement de la **fracture**.
bruise
bruise
[nom]

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

bleu, contusion

bleu, contusion

Ex: He was embarrassed to show his friends the bruise on his side , a reminder of his clumsiness during a recent soccer match .Il était gêné de montrer à ses amis l'**ecchymose** sur son côté, un rappel de sa maladresse lors d'un récent match de football.
wound
wound
[nom]

an injury inflicted on the body especially one that seriously damages the skin or the flesh

blessure

blessure

Ex: Even after years , the old wound still ached in cold weather .Même après des années, la vieille **blessure** faisait encore mal par temps froid.
scrape
scrape
[nom]

a minor injury where the top layer of skin gets rubbed or scratched off

éraflure, égratignure

éraflure, égratignure

Ex: The toddler cried after getting a scrape on her cheek while playing in the yard .Le tout-petit a pleuré après avoir eu une **égratignure** sur la joue en jouant dans la cour.
sprain
sprain
[nom]

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

entorse, foulure

entorse, foulure

Ex: A severe sprain can take weeks to heal , depending on the extent of the injury .Une **entorse** sévère peut prendre des semaines à guérir, selon l'étendue de la blessure.
fracture

a crack or break in a bone or other hard substance

fracture

fracture

Ex: The fracture whispered its presence with every step , a reminder of gravity 's relentless pull and the fragility of human resilience .La **fracture** murmurait sa présence à chaque pas, un rappel de l'attraction incessante de la gravité et de la fragilité de la résilience humaine.
stress fracture

a small crack in a bone, typically caused by repetitive stress or overuse of the affected area

fracture de stress, fissure de fatigue

fracture de stress, fissure de fatigue

Ex: The doctor recommended rest and reduced activity to heal the stress fracture in the athlete 's spine .Le médecin a recommandé du repos et une activité réduite pour guérir la **fracture de stress** dans la colonne vertébrale de l'athlète.
compound fracture

a bone break that involves the bone piercing through the skin

fracture ouverte, fracture composée

fracture ouverte, fracture composée

Ex: Proper first aid is crucial for preventing infection in cases of a compound fracture.Les premiers secours appropriés sont cruciaux pour prévenir l'infection en cas de **fracture ouverte**.
bump
bump
[nom]

a swelling on the body caused by illness or injury

gonflement

gonflement

Ex: Applying ice can help reduce swelling from a bump caused by an injury .Appliquer de la glace peut aider à réduire le gonflement d'une **bosse** causée par une blessure.
burn
burn
[nom]

a mark or injury that is caused by exposure to fire, acid, heat, etc.

brûlure, marque de brûlure

brûlure, marque de brûlure

lesion
lesion
[nom]

an injury or wound to living tissue, often involving a cut, break, or trauma to the skin

Ex: Scratches from the fall produced several minor lesions.
rupture
rupture
[nom]

a severe injury that causes an internal organ or soft tissue to break or tear suddenly

rupture

rupture

Ex: Severe coughing fits can lead to a lung rupture, resulting in difficulty breathing .Des quintes de toux sévères peuvent entraîner une **rupture** pulmonaire, provoquant des difficultés respiratoires.
first-degree burn

a mild burn that only affects the outer layer of the skin

brûlure au premier degré

brûlure au premier degré

second-degree burn

a burn that affects the first and second layers of the skin and appears red, blistered, and can be swollen and extremely painful

brûlure au deuxième degré

brûlure au deuxième degré

third-degree burn

a deep and severe burn, caused by contact with heat, radiation, or chemicals, that destroys both epidermis and dermis

brûlure au troisième degré

brûlure au troisième degré

hobble
hobble
[nom]

the act of walking with difficulty or a pronounced limp due to pain, stiffness, or impairment in the legs or feet

boitement, claudication

boitement, claudication

Ex: The soccer player 's hobble was evident after hurting his foot on the field .La **boiterie** du joueur de football était évidente après s'être blessé au pied sur le terrain.
pull
pull
[nom]

a strain or tear in a muscle due to excessive force, resulting in pain and limited movement

entorse, foulure

entorse, foulure

Ex: The dancer took a break to recover from a pull in her calf muscle .La danseuse a pris une pause pour se remettre d'une **élongation** dans son muscle du mollet.
scab
scab
[nom]

a dry, protective crust that forms over a healing wound as part of the body's natural healing process

croûte, escarre

croûte, escarre

Ex: The scab protected the cut on his chin as it transformed into new skin .La **croûte** a protégé la coupure sur son menton pendant qu'elle se transformait en nouvelle peau.
scald
scald
[nom]

a burn or injury caused by contact with hot liquid or steam

brûlure

brûlure

Ex: He had a small scald on his hand from the coffee pot .
scar
scar
[nom]

a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed

cicatrice, balafre

cicatrice, balafre

Ex: Scars may also carry emotional significance , serving as reminders of past experiences or trauma .Les **cicatrices** peuvent également avoir une signification émotionnelle, servant de rappel d'expériences passées ou de traumatismes.
cut
cut
[nom]

a break or opening in the skin or flesh, often caused by a sharp object or injury

coupure, entaille

coupure, entaille

Ex: The cut was so deep that it bled for several minutes .La **coupure** était si profonde qu'elle a saigné pendant plusieurs minutes.
scratch
scratch
[nom]

a small cut on the skin caused by something sharp, like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface

égratignure, éraflure

égratignure, éraflure

sting
sting
[nom]

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

piqûre

piqûre

Ex: The sting was so painful that she had to apply a cold compress immediately .La **piqûre** était si douloureuse qu'elle a dû appliquer une compresse froide immédiatement.
strain
strain
[nom]

an injury to a muscle or tendon often caused by overexertion

élongation, claquage

élongation, claquage

concussion

a momentary loss of consciousness provoked by a hard blow on the head

commotion cérébrale

commotion cérébrale

Ex: The doctor ordered a brain scan to assess the severity of the concussion and rule out any potential complications .Le médecin a ordonné un scanner cérébral pour évaluer la gravité de la **commotion cérébrale** et écarter toute complication potentielle.
contusion

a bruise caused by blunt force trauma without piercing the skin

contusion

contusion

Ex: The doctor examined the contusion carefully .Le médecin a examiné la **contusion** attentivement.
whiplash injury

a neck injury caused by one's neck bending forward and back suddenly and forcefully

coup du lapin

coup du lapin

pinch
pinch
[nom]

the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects

pincement, serrement

pincement, serrement

Ex: A protective parent quickly intervened to prevent a pinch on the baby 's cheek .Un parent protecteur est rapidement intervenu pour empêcher un **pincement** sur la joue du bébé.
cauliflower ear

a deformity of the outer ear caused by repeated trauma, particularly common in contact sports like wrestling and boxing

oreille en chou-fleur, oreille du lutteur

oreille en chou-fleur, oreille du lutteur

Ex: Young athletes are educated about the risks of cauliflower ear in contact sports .Les jeunes athlètes sont éduqués sur les risques de l'**oreille en chou-fleur** dans les sports de contact.
ulcer
ulcer
[nom]

a lesion or sore on the skin that might bleed or even produce a poisonous substance

ulcère

ulcère

Ex: The endoscopy revealed an ulcer in the lining of his esophagus , which explained the persistent burning sensation he felt .L'endoscopie a révélé un **ulcère** dans la muqueuse de son œsophage, ce qui expliquait la sensation de brûlure persistante qu'il ressentait.
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