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A cut is an injury that results in a break or opening in the skin. A laceration is a jagged, irregular cut. A puncture is a wound made by a pointed object (like a nail, knife, or sharp tooth.

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Symptoms
Bleeding; Loss of feeling or function below the wound site; Pain.
Tests
A wound is a disruption in the continuity of cells-anything that causes cells that would normally be connected to bec...
Treatments
If the wound is bleeding severely, call 911. Minor cuts and puncture wounds can be treated at home. Take the followin...
Complications
A wound is a disruption in the continuity of cells-anything that causes cells that would normally be connected to bec...
Prevention
Keep knives, scissors, firearms, and breakables out of the reach of children. When children are old enough, teach the...
Doctor Specialties
A wound is a disruption in the continuity of cells-anything that causes cells that would normally be connected to bec...

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