Wound bed

What does "Wound bed" 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

A wound bed is the bottom part of a wound. It's the area where new skin and tissue grow as the wound heals. The appearance of the wound bed can tell doctors a lot about how well the wound is healing. For example, a healthy wound bed is usually red and moist, while a wound that isn't healing well might look white, yellow, or even black.

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