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Is there any difference between injury and wound?



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Is there any difference between injury and wound?



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A "wound" is an injury that involves a disruption/penetration of the skin.
An "injury" refers to any damage (usually traumatic). All wounds are injuries, but not all injuries are wounds.
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Also, wounds tend to be fairly serious cuts in everyday usage- if someone is stabbed, it's a wound, but if they prick their finger with a pin, it's not. In medical usage, and Mike will be able to help here, things may be different.
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