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Health and Sickness - Types of Injuries

Here you will learn some English words related to different types of injuries such as "bruise", "fracture", and "sprain".

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accident
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite taking precautionsaccidents can still happen in the workplace .
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bite
[noun]

a wound or injury inflicted by the teeth of an animal

Ex: The veterinarian treated bite wound on the horse ’s neck .
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black eye
[noun]

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

Ex: During a friendly game of basketball , a stray elbow from another player left him with black eye.
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break
[noun]

a fracture in a hard tissue, such as bone

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bruise
[noun]

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

Ex: He was embarrassed to show his friends bruise on his side , a reminder of his clumsiness during a recent soccer match .
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wound
[noun]

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

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scrape
[noun]

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

Ex: The toddler cried after getting scrape on her cheek while playing in the yard .
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sprain
[noun]

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

Ex: A sprain can take weeks to heal , depending on the extent of the injury .
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fracture
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a crack or break in a bone or other hard substance

Ex: fracture whispered its presence with every step , a reminder of gravity 's relentless pull and the fragility of human resilience .
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a small crack in a bone, typically caused by repetitive stress or overuse of the affected area

Ex: The doctor recommended rest and reduced activity to heal stress fracture in the athlete 's spine .
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a bone break that involves the bone piercing through the skin

Ex: Proper first aid is crucial for preventing infection in cases of compound fracture.
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bump
[noun]

a swelling on the body caused by illness or injury

Ex: Applying ice can help reduce swelling from bump caused by an injury .
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burn
[noun]

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

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lesion
[noun]

a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes

Ex: The athlete visited the sports medicine specialist for an evaluation of a lesion sustained during training .
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rupture
[noun]

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

Ex: Severe coughing fits can lead to a rupture, resulting in difficulty breathing .
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a mild burn that only affects the outer layer of the skin

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

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

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hobble
[noun]

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

Ex: The soccer playerhobble was evident after hurting his foot on the field .
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pull
[noun]

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

Ex: The dancer took a break to recover from pull in her calf muscle .
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scab
[noun]

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

Ex: scab protected the cut on his chin as it transformed into new skin .
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scald
[noun]

a first degree burn resulting from hot liquid or steam

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scar
[noun]

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

Ex: Scars may also carry emotional significance , serving as reminders of past experiences or trauma .
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cut
[noun]

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

Ex: cut was so deep that it bled for several minutes .
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scratch
[noun]

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

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sting
[noun]

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

Ex: sting was so painful that she had to apply a cold compress immediately .
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strain
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an injury to a muscle or tendon often caused by overexertion

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

Ex: The doctor ordered a brain scan to assess the severity of concussion and rule out any potential complications .
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contusion
[noun]

an injury that leaves a bruise and causes extreme pain but does not break the skin tissue

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

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pinch
[noun]

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

Ex: A protective parent quickly intervened to prevent pinch on the baby 's cheek .
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a deformity of the outer ear caused by repeated trauma, particularly common in contact sports like wrestling and boxing

Ex: Young athletes are educated about the risks cauliflower ear in contact sports .
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ulcer
[noun]

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

Ex: The endoscopy revealed ulcer in the lining of his esophagus , which explained the persistent burning sensation he felt .
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