A wound caused by friction or rubbing against a rough surface, resulting in superficial damage to the skin.

A collection of pus within tissues, often caused by bacterial infection, which may require drainage or surgical intervention.

The removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound to promote healing and prevent complications.

The process of stopping bleeding, usually through vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, and blood clot formation.

The body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain, as white blood cells and immune factors work to repair and defend tissues.

The death of cells or tissues due to injury, disease, or lack of blood supply, often resulting in tissue breakdown and loss.

Also known as a bedsore or decubitus ulcer, it is a localized injury to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure, usually over bony prominences.

A life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to infection, leading to widespread inflammation and organ dysfunction

The delivery of healthcare services remotely using telecommunications technology, such as video conferencing, to facilitate diagnosis, treatment, and patient monitoring.

A sore or lesion on the skin or mucous membrane caused by tissue breakdown and loss, often resulting from injury, infection, or underlying disease.

The narrowing of blood vessels to reduce blood flow and control bleeding, often in response to injury or inflammation.

A disruption of the normal structure and function of tissue caused by injury, trauma, surgery, or disease, which may require medical intervention to facilitate healing.

A substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms and helps prevent infection when applied to living tissue, often used in wound care to clean and disinfect wounds.

A complex community of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, or algae) embedded in a self-produced extracellular matrix, often found in chronic wounds and resistant to antimicrobial treatments.

New tissue formed during the healing process, characterized by small blood vessels, fibroblasts, and inflammatory cells, which fills in the wound bed and promotes wound closure.

A medical treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, increasing oxygen delivery to tissues and promoting wound healing, particularly in cases of hypoxia or non-healing wounds.

A condition characterized by reduced blood flow to tissues, resulting in inadequate oxygen and nutrient supply, which can lead to tissue damage or necrosis.

Softening and breakdown of skin due to prolonged exposure to moisture, often seen around wound edges or in areas covered by dressings.

A therapeutic technique that uses negative pressure to promote wound healing by removing excess fluid, reducing edema, and stimulating blood flow to the wound bed.

A surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) in the body to divert the flow of urine or feces, often used in cases of bowel or bladder dysfunction or following surgery for cancer or other conditions.

The process of blood flow through tissues, providing oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products, essential for maintaining tissue viability and wound healing.

A collection of serous fluid that accumulates in a surgical wound or body cavity, often resulting from tissue trauma, inflammation, or lymphatic obstruction.

A surgical procedure that involves transferring healthy skin or tissue from one part of the body (donor site) to another (recipient site), often used to repair or cover wounds, burns, or areas of tissue loss.

A non-invasive therapeutic modality that uses high-frequency sound waves to promote tissue healing, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain, often used in physical therapy or wound care settings.

A type of negative pressure wound therapy that uses a specialized dressing and suction device to create a controlled environment around the wound, promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.

Fluid that drains from a wound, containing water, electrolytes, proteins, and cellular debris, which provides nutrients and growth factors for tissue repair but can also contribute to maceration and infection if excessive.

Abnormal dryness of the skin, often associated with aging, certain medical conditions (such as eczema or diabetes), or environmental factors (such as low humidity or harsh soaps), which can increase the risk of skin breakdown and wound formation.

An overgrowth of yeast (Candida) on the skin or mucous membranes, resulting in itching, redness, and irritation, commonly seen in areas with moisture or compromised skin integrity, such as diaper rash or skin folds.