Injury
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Physical Harm
Use when referring to physical damage, where body tissues are affected.

The boxer's career was jeopardized after the injury to his hand.
Accident or Violence
Mention 'injury' when a harm comes from accidents or intentional acts like fights.

The victim's injuries were consistent with an assault.
Severity Matters
Can indicate seriousness, ranging from minor cuts to life-threatening harm.

Despite various injuries, none were life-threatening.
Compare with
bruisecontusioncutdamagefractureharmlesionspraintraumatizationwound
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