BLAST INJURY
\blˈast ˈɪnd͡ʒəɹi], \blˈast ˈɪndʒəɹi], \b_l_ˈa_s_t ˈɪ_n_dʒ_ə_ɹ_i]\
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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)
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