wound

(woond) [L. vui/nus]. Any solution of the continuity of an internal or external surface caused by violence; a traumatism. aseptic w., one which is not infected with pathogenic germs. contused w., one made by a blunt instrument. di ection w., a septic wound acquired in dis- which the ti ues are torn. open w., one that has a free outward opening. penetrating w., one that lays open an important cavity of the body. poisoned w., one into which septic matter has been introduced. punctured w., one made by a pointed instrument. septic w., one that is infected with pathogenic germs. subcutaneous w., one in which there is only a very small opening in the skin.