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blunt trauma

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blunt trauma
Molecular Any injury sustained from blunt force, which may be related to MVAs, or mishaps, falls or jumps, blows or crush injuries from animals, blunt objects or unarmed assailants. Cf Penetrating trauma.


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1) Other etiologic considerations in blunt trauma are sports injuries and acts of violence.
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