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What are neutrophils
The first cell to migrate to the wound bed following wounding
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What is primary closure
Closure of a surgically-created incision
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What is a puncture
Created by a single or multiple
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What is the first 5 to 7 days post-wounding
The duration of the inflammatory phase of healing
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What is healing by second intention
Allowing a wound to heal spontaneously without any surgical intervention
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What are redness, heat, swelling, and pain
The 4 signs of inflammation
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What is granulation tissue
Appearance of this tissue is hallmark of the proliferative phase of wound healing
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What is 0.6-0.75 mm/day
Wound contraction that occurs during the proliferative phase proceeds at what rate? (mm/day)
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