Lateral wound margins

What does "Lateral wound margins" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Lateral wound margins" refers to the sides or edges of a wound. Imagine a cut on your skin: the lateral wound margins would be the two sides of the cut where the skin has been broken. These margins are important because they can provide information about how the wound occurred and how it might heal.

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