Whack

Whack

Whack (pronounced: /wæk/) is a term that is not typically used in a medical context. However, it can be used colloquially to refer to a strong blow or hit, which could potentially result in injury.

Etymology

The term "whack" is derived from the Old English "waccian," which means to strike or hit. It has been used in the English language since the 18th century.

Related Terms

• Trauma: This is a term used to describe a serious injury or shock to the body, which can be caused by a physical force such as a whack.
• Contusion: This is a medical term for a bruise, which can be caused by a whack.
• Concussion: This is a type of traumatic brain injury that can be caused by a whack to the head.
• Fracture: This is a break in a bone, which can be caused by a strong whack.

See Also

• Blunt force trauma
• Physical trauma
• Injury

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Whack
• Wikipedia's article - Whack

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