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  1. Partial-Thickness
    • Partial Thickness

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      Loss of epidermis and partial loss of the dermis.

  2. Platelet
    • Platelet

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      A round cell; plays a large role in clotting, hemostatis, and thrombus formation

  3. Pressure Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

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      An area of localized tissue damage caused by ischemia due to pressure

  4. Proliferate
    • Proliferate

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      Increase by production in similar forms.

  5. Pus
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      Thick fluid indicative of infection; contains leukocytes, bacteria, and cellular debris

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