Wound
In medicine, a wound is a type of physical injury where in the skin is torn, cut or punctured (an open wound), or where blunt force trauma causes a bruise (a closed wound). In pathology, it specifically means a sharp injury which damages the dermis of the skin. A mortal wound is one that leads directly to the death of the victim.[1]
Healing
To heal a wound, the body undertakes a series of actions collectively known as the wound healing process.
Related pages
Wound, sewed with four stitches
A laceration to the leg
An abrasion
References
- ↑ Charles H. Merz, 'A Synopsis of the Various Points of Interest in Post-Mortem Examinations', The Medical Age, Vol. XI, No. 1 (January 10, 1893), p. 5
Other websites
- WOUNDS, online open-access journal featuring articles about wound care and related research.
- Ostomy Wound Management, online open-access journal featuring articles about wound care, ostomy care, incontinence care and nutrition
- Journal of Burns and Wounds Archived 2018-03-26 at the Wayback Machine, online open-access journal featuring articles about wound care and related research