Ramont Ch. 23 Vocab

the stopping of blood flow

ingestion and destruction of microorganisms by white blood cells called phagocytes

translucent red tissue that covers a wound

scare tissue

blood tinged

hypertrophic (progressively enlarging) scar

material that escapes the blood vessels during the inflammatory process and is pocketed and settled onto and on top of tissue and or tissue surfaces

exudates that consists of serum from the blood

the process of pus formation

hemorrhagic; consisting of large red blood cells

persistant bleeding

patial or total rupturing of a sutured wound

protrusion of internal viscera and tissue because of an incision

abnormal passage between a hollow organ and a skin or between two hollow organs

therapeutic bath for soking a clients pelvic area

decubitus ulcers, pressure sores, or bedsores; lesions caused by unrelieved pressure that results in damage to underlying tissue

lack of blood supply to tissues and organs due to obstructed circulation

skin takes on bright red flushed color when pressure is relieved

force acting parallel to the skin surface

combination of friction and pressure

softening of tissue by prolonged wetting

removal of necrotic material