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kinn's Chapter 57
Term | Definition |
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cicatrix | Early scar tissue that appears pale, contracted, and firm. |
dehiscence | The separation of wound edges or rupture of a wound closure. |
infection | Invasion of body tissues by microorganisms, which then proliferate and damage tissues. |
sterilization | Complete destruction of all forms of microbial life. |