Across
- 2. A skin wound or opening caused by a sharp object, such as a knife, glass, or a piece of paper.
- 4. A loop of thread used by a medical professional to join the edges of a wound or surgical incision together.
- 5. A small, localized blemish or pimple on the skin, often associated with acne or a minor infection of a pore.
- 6. An injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels.
- 7. A small, torn piece of skin specifically located next to a fingernail or toenail that can become painful or inflamed.
- 8. An area of irritating or swollen skin that is often red, itchy, or painful and can be caused by allergies, heat, or infection.
- 10. A stretching or tearing of ligaments, the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect two bones together in your joints.
- 11. A mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not completely healed and fibrous connective tissue has developed.
Down
- 1. A small bubble on the surface of the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.
- 2. A painful, itching swelling on the skin, typically on the fingers or toes, caused by poor circulation when exposed to cold.
- 3. The state or process of rotting or decomposition of biological tissue, often associated with teeth or necrotic wounds.
- 9. A dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during the healing process.
