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penetrating trauma

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun penetrating trauma has 1 sense
  1. penetrating trauma, penetrating injury - injury incurred when an object (as a knife or bullet or shrapnel) penetrates into the body
    --1 is a kind of injury, hurt, harm, trauma

Definitions from the Web

Penetrating Trauma

Description

Penetrating trauma refers to a type of injury that occurs when a foreign object pierces through the body's tissues and enters a body cavity or organ. It can result from various causes such as gunshot wounds, stabbings, impalements, or even certain surgical procedures.

Examples

Noun - Medical

An example of penetrating trauma in a medical context would be a gunshot wound that enters the chest and damages the lung.

Sample Sentence:

Doctors rushed the patient to the operating room to address the severe penetrating trauma sustained from a knife attack.

Noun - General

Panicking, she realized the old wooden floorboard had given way to a dangerous hole, inflicting penetrating trauma to her foot.

Sample Sentence:

The forensic investigator examined the crime scene for any evidence of penetrating trauma that could help solve the murder case.

Adjective - Describing

When it comes to treating penetrating trauma injuries, prompt medical attention is essential to minimize potential complications.

Sample Sentence:

The emergency room team was well-trained in handling patients with penetrating trauma, ensuring immediate and efficient care.

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