Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

critically-injured

adjective

/ˈkrɪtɪkli ˈɪndʒərd/

Definition

suffering severe injuries that pose a significant risk to life.

Examples

The accident left her critically injured, necessitating emergency surgery.
The critically injured victims were rushed to the hospital by ambulance.
After the explosion, several people were critically injured and needed urgent care.

Meaning

In a medical context, being critically injured refers to a situation where an individual’s injuries are life-threatening and require immediate and intensive medical intervention.