noun

injury

IN-juh-ree/ˈɪndʒəri/

Damage that impairs a person's physical condition.

The bandaged ankle shows swelling and bruising from an injury.

A white adult's swollen ankle wrapped in bandage and supported on a stool, visible mild bruise, no gore.

Etymology

“Not” combined with “right or law” expressed a wrong or injustice. The Latin noun also covered assault and damage, linking that idea of wrongdoing to the selected sense of physical harm.

In context

Kraus TBI 1:41

But just the blast injury itself, there's something called a BOP, a blast overpressure wave. Just that wave is of air is enough to cause damage to solid and hollow organs in the body.

Living With a Traumatic Brain Injury | Neurosurgeon Dr. Gary Kraus, Houston | Kraus TBI Podcast

More examples

Wearing a helmet reduces the risk of head injuries.
He is recovering from a serious back injury.
Everyone escapes the crash without injury.

Forms

injury · injuries

injure verb — To cause physical harm to someone.

Similar words

harm: Broader than injury; can include emotional or financial damage.
wound: Usually involves a cut or break in body tissue.
trauma: Often refers to severe physical injury requiring medical attention.