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Definition 2024


dirty_wound

dirty wound

English

Noun

dirty wound (plural dirty wounds)

  1. An external wound, primarily an untreated cut or tear of the skin, easily susceptible to infection as a result of exposure to unsanitary conditions, as would be likely at time of injury.

Synonyms

  • (wound that is infected or is susceptible to infection): contaminated wound, infected wound

Antonyms

  • (wound that is infected or is susceptible to infection): clean wound, septic wound

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