Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrapnel-injury
Noun
/ˈʃræp.nəl ˈɪn.dʒər.i/
Definition
An injury caused by flying fragments of an explosive device, often shrapnel, that can cause serious wounds or trauma to the body.
Examples
- The soldier suffered a shrapnel-injury to his leg during the blast.
- Emergency services treated victims for shrapnel-injuries after the bombing incident.
- Shrapnel-injuries can lead to severe complications, including infection.
Meaning
A type of injury resulting from metal fragments or debris ejected during an explosion, commonly associated with military ordnance or explosives.
Synonyms
- Fragmentation injury
- Blast injury
- Explosive injury
