Wound facts for kids
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.
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Healing
To heal a wound, the body undertakes a series of actions collectively known as the wound healing process.
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Wound, sewed with four stitches
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A laceration to the leg
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An abrasion
Images for kids
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The patient has a deep wound at the knee, and radiography is used to ensure there are no hidden bone fractures.
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Wound, sewn with four stitches
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Medieval treatment of wound with lance grittings
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An infected puncture wound to the bottom of the forefoot.
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An incision: a small cut in a finger.
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Fresh incisional wound on the fingertip of the left ring finger.
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In Spanish: Herida para niños
