Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
life or limb — See injury to life or limb … Ballentine's law dictionary
life and limb — continued existence or serious injury. These skiers risk life and limb every day for the thrill of a super fast downhill run. The storms across the west are posing a threat to life and limb. Usage notes: used when talking about situations in… … New idioms dictionary
risk life and limb — If you risk life and limb, you are in danger of death or serious injury. The roads are icy today; you ll risk life and limb if you go by car … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
limb — 1. n. 1 any of the projecting parts of a person s or animal s body used for contact or movement. 2 a large branch of a tree. 3 a branch of a cross. 4 a spur of a mountain. 5 a clause of a sentence. Phrases and idioms: out on a limb 1 isolated,… … Useful english dictionary
Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… … Universalium
injury — Any wrong or damage done to another, either in his person, rights, reputation, or property. The invasion of any legally protected interest of another. Restatement, Second, Torts, No. 7. Absolute injuries. Injuries to those rights which a person… … Black's law dictionary
injury — Any wrong or damage done to another, either in his person, rights, reputation, or property. The invasion of any legally protected interest of another. Restatement, Second, Torts, No. 7. Absolute injuries. Injuries to those rights which a person… … Black's law dictionary
Repetitive strain injury — Classification and external resources DiseasesDB 11373 eMedicine pmr/97 … Wikipedia
Spinal cord injury — Spinal cord injuries Classification and external resources View of the vertebral column and spinal cord ICD 10 G … Wikipedia
Reperfusion injury — Classification and external resources MeSH D015427 Reperfusion injury is the tissue damage caused when blood supply returns to the tissue after a period of ischemia or lack of oxygen. The absence of oxygen and … Wikipedia
