bite wound
Fang-inflicted flesh damage
A bite wound is an injury caused by the teeth of an animal or human breaking the skin.
Bite wounds carry particular risk of infection because mouths harbor bacteria: Dog bite wounds require immediate cleaning.
Medical and veterinary contexts distinguish bite wounds from other lacerations because treatment protocols differ—they're often left open rather than sutured to prevent trapping bacteria inside.
- punctureHole from penetration
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- sharp teethPointed dental structures
- fangPointed predator tooth
- fleshSoft body matter
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- injuriesbruise, fracture, sprain, fractures, concussion
- bitesbee sting, hornet sting, scorpion sting, wasp sting, bumblebee sting
- skin injuriescut, scrape, scratch, bruise, burn
- woundsulcer, cuts, bedsore, bruises, bedsores
- Hand Ailmentstrigger finger, carpal tunnel, jammed finger, broken finger, finger fracture
- mouth problemscavity, canker sore, mouth ulcers, gum infection, gum disease
bite woundgunshot wound
Damage from discharged firearm
stab wound · incision · burn · chemical burn · crush injury
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