English Explanatory Dictionary

dirty wound

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An external wound, primarily an untreated cut or tear of the skin, easily susceptible to infection as a result of exposure to unsanitary conditions, as would be likely at time of injury.

Word forms

dirty wound dirty wounds

Synonyms

contaminated wound infected wound

Antonyms

clean wound septic wound
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