blunt trauma
noun
: a usually serious injury caused by a blunt object or surface
died of blunt trauma to the head
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An autopsy found that Rayner died of blunt trauma to the head and neck.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
These projectiles are designed to cause blunt trauma and pain that temporarily disables the person.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Slips, falls, or other accidents are common causes of blunt trauma.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Factors like sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, blunt trauma, insufficient warmups, and muscle weakness may cause muscle strain.
Sports Injury
Groin strains often occur while playing sports.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
These projectiles are designed to cause blunt trauma and pain that temporarily disables the person.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Slips, falls, or other accidents are common causes of blunt trauma.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Factors like sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, blunt trauma, insufficient warmups, and muscle weakness may cause muscle strain.
Sports Injury
Groin strains often occur while playing sports.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blunt trauma
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“Blunt trauma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blunt%20trauma. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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