woundMost of the casualties had gunshot wounds.
cutHe walked away from the car crash with only cuts and bruises.
gashHe was bleeding profusely from a deep gash in his leg.
scratchShe had little scratches all over her arms.
lacerationA doctor's report said the laceration had cut the jugular vein.
grazeShe suffered only a graze to her knee.
abrasionThose hurt suffered abrasions, respiratory problems, and head injuries.
scabTry not to pick the scab.
scarHe has a scar on his head from where he fell out of bed when he was two.
bruiseHe seized her arm so forcefully he left a bruise.
burnShe suffered horrific burns in a house fire.
scaldFor minor burns and scalds, hold the affected area under cold running water.
sprainThey thought she'd broken her ankle but it turned out to be just a sprain.
breakAs people get older their bones become more prone to breaks.
fractureHe suffered a lower back fracture from falling off his bike.