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Vocabulary: Types of Wounds and Wound Dressings

Match the following words with the correct definition or meaning. Discuss with the class.

Acute wound A wound that heals quickly, usually within a few weeks. It’s often caused
by an injury or surgery

Chronic wound A wound that takes a long time to heal or doesn’t heal properly, often
because of health issues
Traumatic wound A wound caused by a sudden injury, like a cut, tear, or crush

Surgical wound A wound made intentionally during surgery

Ulcer An open wound usually caused by poor circulation, pressure, or health
conditions like diabetes
Exudate Fluid that leaks out of a wound as it heals

Purulent exudate a specific type of exudate that indicates infection. It is thick, cloudy, and

often yellow, green, or brown, and may have a foul odor
Suture A stitch or series of stitches made to hold the edges of a wound or surgical
incision together to help it heal
Slough a layer of dead tissue that appears as soft, moist, and often yellow, white,

or gray material on the wound surface
Debris dead tissue, bacteria, dirt, or any other unwanted material in or around a
wound
Clean wound A wound that is free from infection, dirt, or foreign material

Primary dressing The first layer of dressing that goes directly on the wound to protect it and
keep it moist
Secondary dressing A dressing that covers the primary dressing for extra protection and to
keep it in place
Semi occlusive dressing A dressing that allows some air in while keeping the wound moist to help it
heal

Dry necrotic Dead tissue in a wound that is dry, hard, and usually black or brown. It

needs to be removed to help the wound heal
Superficial granulation New, healthy tissue that forms on the wound’s surface, usually pink or red,
showing that healing has started

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