An externalwound, 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.
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(wound that is infected or is susceptible to infection): contaminated wound, infected wound
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(wound that is infected or is susceptible to infection): clean wound, septic wound
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