Stab wound
Stab Wound
A stab wound is a specific form of injury that is caused by a pointed object that is driven into the body. Stab wounds can cause various internal and external injuries.
Pronunciation
- /stæb wuːnd/
Etymology
The term "stab wound" is derived from the Old English word "stæbban," meaning to stab, and the Middle English word "wunde," meaning a wound or injury.
Description
A stab wound is typically caused by a sharp or pointed object, such as a knife or a shard of glass. The depth and location of the wound can vary greatly, and the severity of the injury often depends on whether vital organs or blood vessels have been damaged. Stab wounds can cause serious complications, including infection, damage to organs, and death.
Related Terms
- Puncture Wound: A type of injury that is deeper than it is wide.
- Laceration: A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh.
- Incised Wound: A cut that is longer than it is deep.
- Penetrating Trauma: An injury that occurs when an object pierces the skin and enters a tissue of the body.
- Blunt Trauma: A type of physical trauma caused by impact or injury.
Treatment
Treatment for a stab wound often involves cleaning the wound to prevent infection, suturing the wound if necessary, and monitoring for signs of complications. In severe cases, surgery may be required to repair damage to internal organs.
See Also
- Trauma (medicine): The branch of medicine that deals with treating injuries caused by an impact.
- Wound: A type of injury which happens relatively quickly in which skin is torn, cut, or punctured.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stab wound
- Wikipedia's article - Stab wound
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