gutter wound
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From the shape in profile of such a wound, somewhat resembling that of a building's gutter.
Noun
[edit]gutter wound (plural gutter wounds)
- (pathology) A traumatic wound oriented tangentially to the surface (of the skin or an internal organ), which creates a groove or furrow without passing beneath the surface.
Usage notes
[edit]Typically reserved for wounds created by high-energy projectiles, such as bullets or shell or bomb fragments.