seat belt syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Injury produced by a seat belt, (especially) severe internal injuries to abdominal organs resulting from the body folding over or flailing about a lap belt in the absence of the upper-body restraint provided by a shoulder belt.

Word forms

seat belt syndrome
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