stab wound; puncture wound; sting; prick
Refers to a wound caused by a sharp object piercing the skin, including stabs, insect bites, stings, and pricks. The context determines the specific type.
He suffered a stab wound from a knife.
I was stung by a bee and the sting is swollen.
Standard spelling for a stab or puncture wound.
Abbreviated spelling, common in medical or formal contexts.
Compound of 刺し (stem of 刺す 'to pierce, stab') + 傷 'wound'.