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sustain

medical

Identity

Infinitive. to sustain

Past. sustained

Past participle. sustained

Gerund. sustaining

Noun forms

  • sustenance

Senses

  • undergo or experience an injury

Synonyms

  • sustain
  • sustaining

Incidents

  • D2 - S40

    High birthweight babies are at higher risk of sustaining injuries at the birth; risks of shoulder dystocia, fracture and brachial plexus injury are increased.

    Macrosomia.txt

    Living thing. High birthweight babies

    Done to: injuries

    At time: at the birth

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