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Essay

A ( n ) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is way a group of similarly situated injured individuals can obtain redress in a single lawsuit rather than filing hundreds of separate lawsuits.

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Definitions:

Odorous Wound

A wound that emits a noticeable and often unpleasant smell, usually indicative of infection or necrosis.

Pressure Ulcer

An injury to skin and underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of prolonged pressure, often occurring in bedridden or immobile patients.

Albumin

A protein made by the liver, essential in maintaining the pressure and fluid balance in the blood and body.

Laboratory Data

Information and results generated from clinical tests and analyses conducted in a controlled, scientific setting.