### Question
How is the term substantial bodily injury defined?


### Answer
The term **substantial bodily injury** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 113* as the following:

> bodily injury which involves—


(A) a temporary but substantial disfigurement

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 113*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 7-ASSAULT**

