Die Wunde
Example: Die Wunde muss täglich gereinigt und verbunden werden.
Definition
"Die Wunde" refers to an injury or break in the skin or underlying tissues that causes damage and may result in bleeding or an open sore. It requires cleaning and care to prevent infection and promote healing.
Etymology
The word "die Wunde" comes from the Old High German word "wunta," meaning injury or blow. It is related to the English word "wound." Did you know that originally it described any kind of physical hurt, not just skin injuries?
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"Die Wunde" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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