Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
superficial-wound
noun
/suː.pərˈfɪʃ.əl wuːnd/
Definition
A superficial wound is a type of injury that affects only the outer layer of the skin, often resulting in minimal damage.
Examples
- After the game, he had a superficial wound on his knee from falling.
- The nurse assured her that the superficial wound would heal without any complications.
- She cleaned the superficial wound gently to prevent infection.
Meaning
Superficial wounds typically do not penetrate deeply into the tissue and usually heal quickly.
Synonyms
- Shallow cut
- Minor injury
- Surface scratch
