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Intermediate-target wound

An entry wound produced by a bullet that has passed through an intervening object (window glass, plywood, body armour) before striking the victim. The wound may lack a clean abrasion collar if the bullet is tumbling, may contain trace materials from the intermediate target, and may show irregular perforation shape. Velocity is reduced relative to unimpeded fire.

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