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blunt force trauma

American  
[bluhnt fawrs traw-muh, trau-muh] / ˈblʌnt ˈfɔrs ˈtrɔ mə, ˈtraʊ mə /

noun

  1. internal or external damage to the body caused by a blow or impact from something that does not penetrate subcutaneous tissue.


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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

While the hospital said Renner had suffered blunt force trauma and orthopedic injuries, a 911 call log was more descriptive.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 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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