gutter wound
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From the shape in profile of such a wound, somewhat resembling that of a building's gutter.
Noun[edit]
gutter wound (plural gutter wounds)
- (pathology) A traumatic wound oriented tangentially to the surface (of the skin or an internal organ), which creates a groove or furrow without passing beneath the surface.
Usage notes[edit]
Typically reserved for wounds created by high-energy projectiles, such as bullets or shell or bomb fragments.