infliction
/ɪnˈflɪkʃən/Definitions
1. noun
The act of causing pain or injury, especially physical, to someone or something
“The doctor examined the patient and documented the details of the inflection, which was caused by a fall.”
2. noun
Something that causes pain or difficulty, such as a hardship or a problem
“The inflection of the economic crisis had a significant impact on the community.”
3. noun
A wound or injury, especially a cut or a bruise
“The nurse cleaned and dressed the inflection to prevent infection.”