injury

Definition

Damage to the body of a living thing.

Etymology

From Middle English injurie, from Anglo-Norman injurie, from Latin iniūria (“injustice; wrong; offense”), from in- (“not”) + iūs, iūris (“right, law”). Doublet of injuria.

Example Sentences

• "The passenger sustained a severe injury in the car accident."
• "He got a shoulder injury in the nets three days before the match."
• "Whether you need to recover from a stressful day, a strenuous workout or even an injury or surgery, restorative yoga may be just the thing for you."

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