Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

superficial injury

Noun

/ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl ˈɪn.dʒər.i/

Definition

A shallow or minor wound that primarily affects the outer layers of the skin and does not penetrate deeply into the underlying tissues.

Examples

After falling off his bike, he only suffered a superficial injury to his arm.
The doctor assured her that the cut was just a superficial injury and would heal quickly.
Superficial injuries typically require minimal treatment, such as cleaning and applying a bandage.

Meaning

The term ‘superficial injury’ refers to any physical harm that is limited to the surface area of the skin, causing little to no damage to deeper structures or organs.