Million-dollar wound
Million-dollar wound
Million-dollar wound (pronunciation: /ˈmɪljən ˈdɑːlər wuːnd/) is a term that originated during the World War II era. It refers to a type of injury that is serious enough to warrant removal from combat, but not severe enough to cause permanent disability or death.
Etymology
The term "million-dollar wound" is believed to have originated from the idea that such an injury would be worth a million dollars to a soldier, as it would allow them to leave the battlefield without suffering severe or permanent harm. The exact origin of the phrase is unknown, but it was popularized during World War II and has been used in various military contexts since then.
Related Terms
- Purple Heart: A United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving with the U.S. military.
- Combat stress reaction: A range of behaviors resulting from the stress of battle which decrease the combatant's fighting efficiency.
- Shell shock: A term coined during World War I to describe the type of PTSD many soldiers were afflicted with during the war.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Million-dollar wound
- Wikipedia's article - Million-dollar wound
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