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Integ.- Pathology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abrasion | scraping away of skin or mucous membranes |
| decubitus ulcer | area of injury and tissue death caused by unrelieved pressure which impedes circulation in the skin and underlying tissues, bedsore |
| laceration | cut or tear in the flesh (skin) |
| 1st degree burn | damage to the epidermis |
| 2nd degree burn | damage to the epidermis and dermis |
| 3rd degree burn | damages all layers of the skin, may be no pain if nerve endings were damaged |