accident
[noun]
an unexpected and unpleasant event that occurs by chance, usually causing damage or injury
bruise
[noun]
an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath
wound
[noun]
an injury inflicted to the body especially one that seriously damages the skin or the flesh
sprain
[noun]
a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles
stress fracture
[noun]
a small crack in a bone, typically caused by repetitive stress or overuse of the affected area
lesion
[noun]
a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes
rupture
[noun]
a severe injury that causes an internal organ or soft tissue to break or tear suddenly
second-degree burn
[noun]
a burn that affects the first and second layers of the skin and appears red, blistered, and can be swollen and extremely painful
third-degree burn
[noun]
a deep and severe burn, caused by contact with heat, radiation, or chemicals, that destroys both epidermis and dermis
hobble
[noun]
the act of walking with difficulty or a pronounced limp due to pain, stiffness, or impairment in the legs or feet
pull
[noun]
a strain or tear in a muscle due to excessive force, resulting in pain and limited movement
scab
[noun]
a dry, protective crust that forms over a healing wound as part of the body's natural healing process
cut
[noun]
a break or opening in the skin or flesh, often caused by a sharp object or injury
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
contusion
[noun]
an injury that leaves a bruise and causes extreme pain but doesn't break the skin tissue
whiplash injury
[noun]
a neck injury caused by one's neck bending forward and back suddenly and forcefully
pinch
[noun]
the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects
cauliflower ear
[noun]
a deformity of the outer ear caused by repeated trauma, particularly common in contact sports like wrestling and boxing
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