minor injuries
- scrapesShallow surface injuries
- bruisesDiscolored skin from impact
- cutsSevers or reduces
- scratchesShallow marks from abrasion
- bumpsSmall raised areas
grazes · sprains · strains · band-aid · antiseptic · sting · swelling · sore · tender · bandage · ointment · scab · healing · wince · ouch · twinge · abrasion · splinter
- healthcaredoctors, nurses, hospitals, hospital, clinic
- routine matterscheck-ups, follow-ups, physicals, screenings, vaccinations
- primary carefamily medicine, family doctor, family doctors, general practitioner, general practice
- Triagetriage nurse, triage area, field triage, battlefield triage, telephone triage
severity of physical harm
minor injuriesgrievous bodily harm
Serious intentional physical injury
internal bleeding · traumatic brain injury · spinal cord injury · third-degree burns · compound fractures
medical outcome
minor injuriesirreversible damage
Harm that cannot be undone
permanent disability · disfigurement · paralysis · loss of limb · amputation