An internal injury without skin cuts, caused by a severe blow, is classified as what?

The classification of an internal injury caused by a severe blow without any visible skin cuts is termed blunt trauma. This type of injury occurs when a forceful impact affects the body, typically without the skin being broken. Blunt trauma can lead to internal bleeding, organ damage, or other serious complications due to the energy transferred to the tissues beneath the skin.

In contrast, systemic laceration refers specifically to injuries characterized by cuts or tears in soft tissues, which is not applicable in this case since the skin is intact. An avulsion involves tearing away of skin or soft tissue, also not relevant here. Piercing trauma relates to injuries that penetrate the skin, such as those caused by sharp objects, which again does not fit the situation described. Therefore, the correct classification of the injury is blunt trauma, highlighting the nature of the harm resulting from a significant impact without surface damage.