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| Abrasion | A partial thickness wound caused by the scraping away or rubbing of the skin
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| Arterial Ulcer | an open wound on the lower legs or feed caused y poor arterial blood flow
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| Circulatory Unlcer | An open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by decreased blood flow through the arteries or veins
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| Dehiscence | The separation of wound layers
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| Diabetic Foot Ulcer | An open wound on the foot caused by complications from diabetes
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| Edema | Swelling caused by fluid collecting in tissues
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| Evisceration | The separation of the wound along with the protrusion of abdominal organs
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| Excoriation | Loss of the epidermis (top skin layer) caused by scratching or when skin rubs against skin, clothing or other material
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| Gangrene | A condition in which there is death of tissue
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| Hematoma | A swelling (oma) that contains blood (hemat)
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| Hemorrhage | The excessive loss of blood in a short time
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| Incision | A cut produced surgically by a sharp instrument; it creates an opening into an organ or body space
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| Laceration | An open wound with torn tissues and jagged edges
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| Phlebitis | Inflammation of a vein
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| Purulent Drainage | Thick, green, yellow or brown drainage
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| Sanguineous Drainage | Bloody drainage
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| Serosanguineous Drainage | Thin, watery drainage that is blood-tinged
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| Serous Drainage | Clear, watery fluid
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| Shock | Results when tissues and organs do not get enough blood
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| Skin Tear | A break or rip in the outer layers of the skin; the epidermis separates from the underlying tissues
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| Stasis Ulcer | Venous Ulcer
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| Trauma | An accident or violent act the injures the skin, mucous membraes, bones and organs
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| Ulcer | A shallow or deep crater-like sore of the skin or mucous membrane
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| Venous Ulcer | An open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by poor blood flow; stasis ulcer
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| Wound | A break in the skin or mucous membrane
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| Slough | Dead tissue that is shed from the skin; it is usually light colored, soft and moist
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