closed head injury


closed head in·ju·ry

a head injury in which continuity of the scalp and mucous membranes is maintained.

closed head injury

n. A head injury in which the scalp and mucous membranes remain unbroken.

closed head in·jur·y

(CHI) (klōzd hed in'jŭr-ē) A head injury in which continuity of the scalp and mucous membranes is maintained.