flesh wound
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noun
a wound that does not penetrate beyond the flesh; a slight or superficial wound.
Origin:
1665–75
1665–75
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flesh wound (wuːnd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a wound affecting superficial tissues | |
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Medical Dictionary
flesh wound n.
A wound that penetrates the flesh but does not damage underlying bones or vital organs.
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Example sentences
One of the bullets lodged in his side, making a flesh wound.
His injury is a flesh wound in the right leg, and though painful is not dangerous.
The ball took effect in the thigh, inflicting a dangerous flesh wound.
The former fired three shots, one inflicting a slight flesh wound.
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