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abrasion
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superficial, partial thickness wound
has little bleeding caused by rubbing or scraping skin or mucous membrane |
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approximated
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closed with wounds edges touching each other
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arterial insufficiency
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inadequate blood through via arteries
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atrophy
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decrease in size, wasting away, or progressive decline of body part or tissue
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bulla
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large blister, seen with burns
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carcinoma
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malignant growth made up of epithelial cells that tends to infiltrate surrounding tissue=metastasis
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contusion
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A bruise,
tissue injury with skin discoloration from blood seepage under the skin without breakage |
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cyst
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abnormal, closed epithelium fluid filled sac
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debride
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remove contaminated tissue from a wound
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decubitus ulcer aka pressure ulcer
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impaired skin tegrity and formation of wound due to prolonged pressure
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dehiscene
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spontaneous opening of edges of surgical wound
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dermis
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inner most layer of skin
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ecchymosis
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bruise from bleeding under skin and irregular formed blue/purple/brown patches
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edema
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accumulation of fluid by cell swelling
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erythema
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reddening of skin from congested capillaries
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eschar
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mass of dead tissue produced by thermal burn, corrosion or gangrene
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fistula
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abnormal tubelike passage in body
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granulation
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development of red moist tissue made of new blood vessels-indicates progression of wound healing
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irrigate
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wash with fluid
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keloid
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elevated progressively enlarging scar that doesn't fade over time
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maceration
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softening tissue after long exposure to fluid
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macule
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spot or thickening of skin not raised above surface
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necrosis
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death of areas of tissue
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nodule
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small solid mass detectable by touch
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pallor
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paleness
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petechiae (pet-tee-key-eye)
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small spots containing blood appearing in skin or mucous membranes as result of localized hemorrhage
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plaque
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patch or flat area of skin (characterized by scales)
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pruritus
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itching
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purpura
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condition characterized by many skin manifestations including hemorrhages into skin, mucous membrane, internal organs and other tissues
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purulent
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containing pus
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pus
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yellowish liquid product of inflammation or infection
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scar
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remaining mark after healing
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serous
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pertaining to serum
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shear
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friction between patient and surface
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skin tear
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traumatic wound resulting in separation from epidermis from dermis
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slough
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mass of dead tissue seperating from ulcer
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stasis
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stopping of flow of body fluid
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venous insufficiency
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impairment of venous return from lower limbs
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vesicle
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blister with fluid
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wheal
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smooth, localized, red or pale slightly elevated skin area induced via injection or is typical of allergic reactions
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