Blunt Force Trauma
/ˈblʌnt fɔrs ˈtrɔmə/
Definitions
- (n.) Physical injury caused by impact with a blunt object without penetration of the skin, often relevant in forensic and legal contexts to determine cause of harm or death.
The autopsy report concluded that blunt force trauma was the cause of death.
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- blunt force trauma
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Commentary
Blunt force trauma is a key term in forensic examinations and legal cases involving physical injury; precision in describing the nature and mechanism of injury aids legal clarity.
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