Across
- 6. refers to inflammation to the surrounding skin
- 7. a protein which forms the tissue matrix
- 9. abrupt incline between the wound bed and outer wound, sometimes referred to as "punched out"
- 10. protein fibers which help clotting
- 12. devitalized tissue which is a byproduct of the inflammatory process
- 13. cells which help produce collagen
- 15. fluid released from a wound
- 16. removal of dead tissue
- 17. epithelial cell migration - final stage of wound closure
- 18. overproduction of granulation tissue
Down
- 1. process of blood clotting
- 2. new connective tissue (appears red and bumpy)
- 3. separation of the wound edges as a result of tissue destruction beneath the surface of the wound
- 4. Channels which have formed underneath the skin, may be shallow or deep
- 5. Dead tissue, looks black/brown
- 8. refers to drying out of the wound
- 11. refers to skin on the edges of wound raising up and curling
- 14. tissue which is wet and moist