Match each term below with its description.
-Traumatic cut or tearing of skin or soft tissues
A)Laceration
B)In-growth mesh
C)Abrasion
D)Hydrolysis
E)Fistula
F)Cicatrix
G)Contusion
H)Sinus
I)Incision
J)Capillarity

Question

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A laceration is a traumatic cut or tearing of skin or soft tissues.

Answer: B
 In-growth mesh is not defined in the list of terms.

Answer: C
 An abrasion is a wound caused by rubbing or scraping the skin.

Answer: D
 Hydrolysis is not defined in the list of terms.

Answer: E
 A fistula is an abnormal connection or passageway between two organs or body parts.

Answer: F
 A cicatrix is a scar left by the healing of a wound or surgical incision.

Answer: G
 A contusion is a bruise caused by a blunt force injury.

Answer: H
 A sinus is a cavity or channel underneath the skin that may contain pus and is usually caused by an infection.

Answer: I
 An incision is a surgical cut made with a sharp instrument.

Answer: J
 Capillarity is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces. It is not directly related to wound healing.

Match Each Term Below with Its Description