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dehiscence

noun

C2CEFR level
82/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The partial or complete reopening of a surgical wound along its incision line.

She has some wound dehiscence at the lower edge, so I've escalated to the surgical team.

Topic: Nursing care in Medical English

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