closed head injury

a head injury, such as a concussion or acceleration–deceleration injury, in which the skull is not broken open or pierced. Compare open head injury.

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May 10th 2024

anthropogenesis

anthropogenesis

n. the scientific study of the origins and development of humans. Also called anthropogeny. —anthropogenetic or anthropogenic adj.