traumatism
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Prognosis.—From ever so brief and succinct description of this traumatism of the articulations, the serious and important character of these lesions, irrespective of which particular joint is affected, will be readily understood.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
It is generally caused by traumatism, violent muscular efforts, or straining, and is much more frequent in tropic countries than elsewhere.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Walter L. (Walter Lytle) Pyle
This injury was caused by a blow or traumatism.
From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Edward J. (Edward James) Wickson
Dyspnea is usually present in tracheal foreign bodies, and is due to the bulk of the foreign body plus the subglottic swelling caused by the traumatism of the shiftings of the intruder.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Chevalier Jackson
Efforts should be made to protect the face lesions from the traumatism of picking and scratching, with a view to prevent pitting.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various