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Fracture:A break in bone or cartilage.

Although
usually a result of trauma, a fracture can be the
result of an acquired disease of bone, such
as osteoporosis, or of abnormal formation of bone
in a congenital disease of bone, such as
osteogenesis imperfecta ('brittle bone disease').
Fractures are classified according to their character
and location (for example, greenstick fracture of
the radius).

Dislocation
Displacement of a bone from a joint; called also l
uxation. The most common ones involve a finger
, thumb, shoulder, or hip;less common are those o
f the mandible, elbow, or knee. Symptoms includ
e loss of motion, temporary paralysis of the joint,
pain, swelling, and sometimes shock. Dislocation
s are usually caused by a blow or fall, although u
nusual physical effort mayalso cause one.

A sprain, also known as a torn ligament, is


damage to one or more ligaments in a joint, often
caused by trauma or the joint being taken beyond
its functional range of motion. The severity of
sprain ranges from a minor injury which resolves
in a few days to a major rupture of one or more
ligaments requiring surgical fixation and a period
of immobilization. Sprains can occur in any joint
but are most common in the ankle and wrist

Strain (biology), variants of plants, viruses or bacteria; or an inbred animal used for
experimental purposes
Strain (chemistry), a chemical stress of a
molecule
Strain (injury), an injury to a muscle (tear
in tendon) in which the muscle fibers tear as a
result of over-stretching
strain (mechanics), a geometrical measure
of deformation representing the relative
displacement between particles in a material
body
Filtration, separating solids from fluids
(liquids or gases) by interposing a medium
through which only the fluid can pass
Percolation, the movement and filtering
of fluids through porous material
Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after
you've been exposed to high temperatures, and it often is
accompanied by dehydration. There are two types of heat
exhaustion: Water depletion. Signs include excessive thirst,
weakness, headache, and loss of consciousness. Salt depletion.

Foodborne illness, more commonly referred to as


food poisoning, is the result of eating
contaminated, spoiled, or toxic food. The most
common symptoms of food poisoning
include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Choking is when your airway gets blocked and you can't


breathe properly. When someone chokes, the airway can
either be partly or fully blocked. If it's a mild blockage,
they should be able to clear it themselves by coughing.

Drowning is defined as respiratory


impairment from being in or under a
liquid.[1] It is further classified by outcome
into: death, ongoing health problems, and no
ongoing health problems.[1] Drowning itself is
quick and silent, although it may be preceded
by distress which is more visible.
A chemical burn occurs when your skin or eyes come
into contact with an irritant, such as an acid or a base.
... Chemical burns are also known as causticburns.
They may cause a reaction on your skin or within your
body. These burns can affect your internal organs
if chemicals are swallowed.

A burn is a type of injury to skin, or other tissues,


caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, friction,
or radiation.[2] Most burns are due to heat from hot liquids,
solids, or fire. While rates are similar for males and
females the underlying causes often differ. Among
women in some areas, risk is related to use of open
cooking fires or unsafe cook stoves. Among men, risk is
related to the work environments. Alcoholism and
smoking are other risk factors.Burns can also occur as a
result of self harm or violence between people.

A heart attack happens when the flow of oxygen-


rich blood to a section of heart muscle suddenly
becomes blocked and the heart can't get oxygen. If
blood flow isn't restored quickly, the section
of heart muscle begins to die. Heart
attack treatment works best when it's given right
after symptoms occur.

Heatstroke is a condition caused by your body overheating, usually


as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high
temperatures. This most serious form of heat injury,heatstroke, can
occur if your body temperature rises to 104 F (40 C) or higher.

Causes. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to your brain is


interrupted or reduced. This deprives your brain of oxygen and
nutrients, which can cause your brain cells to die. A stroke may
be caused by a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or the leaking
or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagicstroke)

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