Injuries
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Injuries
Injuries (pronunciation: /ˈɪndʒəri/) are damage or harm caused to the structure or function of the body caused by an outside force or agent. They can be physical or mental.
Etymology
The term 'injury' comes from the Latin word 'injuria' meaning 'a wrong,' which itself is derived from 'in-' (not) and 'jus' (right).
Types of Injuries
Injuries can be broadly classified into two types: Acute Injuries and Chronic Injuries.
- Acute Injuries occur suddenly during activities. Examples include Sprains, Strains, and Fractures.
- Chronic Injuries happen after you play a sport or exercise for a long time. Examples include Stress Fractures, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis.
Related Terms
- Trauma: A serious injury or shock to the body, as from violence or an accident.
- Wound: An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken.
- Bruise: An injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels.
- Burn: An injury caused by exposure to heat or flame.
- Fracture: The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material, particularly bone.
- Sprain: An injury to a ligament caused by tearing of the fibers of the ligament.
- Strain: An injury to a muscle or tendon in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Injuries
- Wikipedia's article - Injuries
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