accidental injury

/ˈæksəˌdɛntl ˌɪndʒəri/
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Other forms: accidental injuries

Definitions of accidental injury
  1. noun
    an accident that results in physical damage or hurt
    synonyms: injury
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    types:
    concussion
    injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
    mutilation
    an injury that causes disfigurement or that deprives you of a limb or other important body part
    dismemberment, taking apart
    the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces
    type of:
    accident
    an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
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