blunt force trauma
Americannoun
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There were no signs of forced entry, no obvious signs of blunt force trauma and no signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, sheriff’s officials revealed in court records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025
The recent injuries were believed to have been caused by "blunt force trauma caused by a wide object".
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2023
An autopsy report reviewed by the AP said that Givens’ cause of death was blunt force trauma of the torso and his manner of death was undetermined.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
Some medical experts have speculated that Mr. Hamlin suffered commotio cordis, a condition caused by blunt force trauma to the chest that causes cardiac arrest.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 4, 2023
This is why Mom used to add “bike helmet” to the storm list when she was little—a mattress over the bathtub only protects so far from blunt force trauma.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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