General Wound Management Glossary
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Debridement
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Removal of devitalized tissue
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Debris
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Remains of broken down or damaged cells or tissue
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Decubitus
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A misnomer for a pressure sore
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Denude
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Loss of epidermis.
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Dermal
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Related to skin or derma. Synonym: Integumentary.
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Dermal Wound
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Loss of skin integrity-may be superficial or deep
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Dermis
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1) The second layer of skin in which hair follicles and sweat glands originate 2) Involved in Stage II-IV pressure ulcers
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