Wound Healing Terms Flashcards
Dehiscence
- a surgical
complication in
which a wound
ruptures along a
surgical incision
Evisceration
– partial protrusion
of the viscera
through the
edges of a
separated wound
Adhesion
– Abnormal
attachment of two
structures
Herniation
– a condition in which
part of an organ is
displaced and
protrudes through
the wall of the cavity
containing it
Fistula
– Tract between two
structures which is
open on both ends
Sinus tract
– Tract between two
structures which is
closed at one end
Stitch spitting
– Suture spitting
– Failure in absorption of
suture
Keloid scar
– Hypertrophic scar
Cicatrix
- scar left by a
healed wound
Collagen
– Interwoven
fibers, increases textile
strength. White protein in
connective tissue and
bones
Debridement
- removal of damaged
tissue or foreign
material, leaving an
open clean wound
Disruption
– When
the suture line breaks
down, decreasing
support
Fibrinogen
– Constituent of blood
that aids in
coagulation
Granulation
- Formation of new
capillary tissue, scar
tissue
Granulation tissue
- Fibrous connective
tissue containing blood
vessels and lymphatic
Hematoma
– Tumor or
swelling with clotted
blood
Hemostasis
– Control of
bleeding
Ischemia
– Decrease of
blood supply to tissue
(tissue approximation is
too tight
Necrosis
– Death of
tissue (cells)
Proud flesh
– Overgrowth of
granulated tissue
Serosanguinous
– Blood tinged or
colored serous
drainage
Trauma
– Injury to
body tissue by
violence, chemical,
thermal agent
Purulent
– Containing
pus
Dead space
– Space
that remains in tissue as
a result of failure of
proper wound closure
Friable
– Easily ripped or
torn tissue/skin
Eventration
– Protrusion of
abdominal organs
through the
abdominal wall
