Seat belt syndrome

Noun

Definitions

1.NounInjury produced by a seat belt, 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.

Synonyms

tight pants syndrome subclavian steal syndrome iliotibial band syndrome boerhaave syndrome failed back syndrome post-concussion syndrome flail chest second impact syndrome crush syndrome compartment syndrome tube feeding syndrome stiff person syndrome

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