| wounds and injuries | Damage inflicted on the body as the direct or indirect result of an external force, with or without disruption of structural continuity. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| wounds, gunshot | Disruption of structural continuity of the body as a result of the discharge of firearms. (12 Dec 1998) |
| wounds, nonpenetrating | Injuries caused by impact with a blunt object where there is no penetration of the skin. (12 Dec 1998) |
| wounds, penetrating | Wounds caused by objects penetrating the skin. (12 Dec 1998) |
| wounds, stab | Penetrating wounds caused by a pointed object. (12 Dec 1998) |