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puncture wound [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Medicine
DEF

A wound in which the opening is relatively small as compared to the depth, as produced by a narrow pointed object.

CONT

A puncture wound, such as from stepping on a nail, doesn't usually cause much bleeding. But these wounds are often deep and can be dangerous because of the risk of infection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médecine générale

Spanish

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