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Blast Injuries

Medical Definition:	Injuries resulting when a person is struck by particles impelled with violent force from an explosion. Blast causes pulmonary concussion and hemorrhage, laceration of other thoracic and abdominal viscera, ruptured ear drums, and minor effects in the central nevous system. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes:	various body inj from waves of high-pressure velocity; /compl permitted but do not confuse with /pathol

Blast Injuries Medical Definitions and Terms

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