The wound
Example: Wound damages skin or tissue requiring medical care
Definition
"The wound" refers to an injury to the skin or underlying tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other trauma, often resulting in bleeding and requiring medical care to prevent infection and promote healing.
Etymology
The term "the wound" originates from the Old English word 'wund,' meaning an injury or hurt. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting the common experience of bodily injury throughout human history.
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"The wound" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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