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 nervous system. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Synonyms: Injuries, Blast, Injury, Blast, Blast Injury, Blast Injuries
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73; was BLAST INJURY 1963-72 ,various body inj from waves of high-pressure velocity; /compl permitted but do not confuse with /pathol ,use BLAST INJURIES to search BLAST INJURY 1966-72
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