Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - injury

~ n 1 a wound or damage to part of your body caused by an accident or attack  (sustain injuries formal (=be injured))  (The driver of the lorry sustained only minor injuries to legs and arms. | internal injuries (=injuries inside your body)) 2 physical harm that is caused by an accident or attack  (insurance against injury at work) 3 do yourself an injury BrE humorous to accidentally hurt yourself  (Don't lift that tool-box - you'll do yourself an injury!)  (- see also add insult to injury add (8))