adverse |
causing harm or injury; bad; damaging. [1/2 definitions] |
amnesia |
partial or complete loss of memory as a result of an injury to the brain, illness, or shock. |
bandage |
a strip of cloth used to protect or cover a wound or other injury. [1/2 definitions] |
bite |
a wound or injury from being bitten. [1/10 definitions] |
blister |
a swollen area of skin that is filled with liquid. A blister is caused by a burn or other injury. [1/4 definitions] |
bloodshed |
the spilling of blood through injury or violence. |
bruise |
an injury that does not cause a break in the skin or bone but usually causes a dark blue or purple mark to appear on the skin. [1/3 definitions] |
burn |
an injury caused by heat. [1/8 definitions] |
coma1 |
a long, deep state of being unconscious, caused by disease or injury. |
concussion |
an injury to the brain caused by a heavy blow, fall, or shock. [1/2 definitions] |
cripple |
a person or animal that cannot use a part of its body because of a disease or injury. [2/3 definitions] |
damage |
harm or injury that makes something less useful or valuable. [1/2 definitions] |
danger |
something that causes harm or injury. [1/2 definitions] |
diagnosis |
the act or process of finding out the nature of an illness or injury by examining its signs and symptoms. [1/2 definitions] |
disability |
the condition or state of being unable to do certain things, especially when caused by an injury, illness, or other medical condition. [1/2 definitions] |
enemy |
something likely to cause harm or injury. [1/3 definitions] |
fierce |
When something is fierce, it is very strong and can cause injury or harm. When there is a fierce storm, it means that there is a storm that is strong and does some harm. [1/2 definitions] |
forceful |
If some thing or person is forceful, they have power or strength. They have power to make things happen or to affect what people do or how they feel. Something forceful can sometimes cause injury or harm also. |
guard |
A guard is something people use to prevent injury to a part of the body. [1/6 definitions] |
harm |
injury or hurt. [1/3 definitions] |
harsh |
When something is not pleasant and causes people or animals to have pain, injury, or trouble, we say it is harsh. [1/3 definitions] |