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injury

noun in·ju·ry \ˈinj-(ə-)rē\
plural in·ju·ries

Medical Definition of INJURY

:  hurt, damage, or loss sustained

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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. injury (noun)
  2. injury potential (noun)
  3. accidental injury (noun)
  4. egg-white injury (noun)
  5. repetitive strain injury (noun)
  6. transfusion-related acute lung injury (noun)
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