Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
head-wound
noun
/hɛd wuːnd/
Definition
An injury to the head resulting from trauma, such as a blow or collision.
Examples
- After falling from his bicycle, he suffered a severe head-wound that required stitches.
- The soldier received treatment for a head-wound sustained during combat.
- The doctor examined the patient for signs of concussion after the head-wound.
Meaning
A head-wound can refer to any type of damage to the head, which may affect the scalp, skull, or brain.
Synonyms
- cranial injury
- head injury
- traumatic head injury
