Head Injury

Definition 1

A traumatic injury to the head. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

Traumatic injuries involving the cranium and intracranial structures (i.e., BRAIN; CRANIAL NERVES; MENINGES; and other structures). Injuries may be classified by whether or not the skull is penetrated (i.e., penetrating vs. nonpenetrating) or whether there is an associated hemorrhage. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

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