Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 85

Short Answer

Please define the following key terms
-"For the sake of the country"

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Definitions:

Edema

A medical condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body, leading to swelling.

Shearing Forces

Forces that cause parts of a material to slide past each other in opposite directions, often leading to strain or injury in tissues.

Secondary Intention

The wound healing process when the wound is left open and heals by the formation of new tissue rather than by primary closure.

Primary Intention

A healing process in which a wound is closed with sutures, staples, or adhesive, allowing it to heal directly without significant scarring.