flesh wound

noun

: a wound that injures the skin and flesh but does not go deep into the body

Full Definition of FLESH WOUND

: an injury involving penetration of the body musculature without damage to bones or internal organs

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noun

: an injury involving penetration of the body musculature without damage to bones or internal organs

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