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Term | Definition |
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abrasion | superficial open wound that heals if cleaned |
debridement | surgical removal of dead tissue |
dehiscence | uncommon but extremely serious complication of wound healing |
erythema | redness |
eschar | hard, dry, leathery dead tissue |
evisceration | protrusion of abd contents through an abd wound |
granulation tissue | new, fragile tissue that grows and fills wound |
hemorrhage | profuse bleeding |
ischemia | reduced blood flow to an area |
laceration | open wound made by accidental cutting or tearing of tissue |
methicillin - resistant staphylococcus aureus | MRSA // lives on healthy skin and can cause an infection if entered into body |
necrotic | death of cells or tissue |
pressure injury | wound that results from pressure and friction |
purulent | containing pus |
sanguineous | resembling blood |
serosanguineous | having a pink appearance |
serous | somewhat clear to a slightly yellow color |
sinus tract | channel or tunnel that develop between two cavities or an infected cavity and surface of skin |