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stitches

A1 noun #10,000 가장 일반적인 6분 분량

stitches

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연습하기 예시 노트와 팁 stitches 30초 만에

설명 stitches in your Level:

Stitches are small pieces of special thread that a doctor uses to close a deep cut on your body. If you fall and hurt yourself badly, the doctor might need to 'sew' the skin so it can heal. You usually have to keep them for a few days and then go back to the doctor to have them taken out. It is a very simple word for a common medical treatment. For example, 'I have five stitches in my arm.'

In medical terms, stitches are loops of thread used to join the edges of a wound. When a cut is too deep for a simple bandage, a doctor uses a needle and medical thread to hold the skin together. This helps the skin grow back correctly. You might hear people say they 'got stitches' at the hospital. Usually, a nurse will remove them once the wound is closed and safe. It's important not to pull on them while the skin is healing.

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Stitches, or sutures in technical language, are a primary method for wound closure. They are necessary when a laceration is deep enough that the edges cannot stay together on their own. There are different types, including dissolvable ones that the body absorbs and non-dissolvable ones that a healthcare provider must remove. The process usually involves numbing the area first. We often use the phrase 'to get stitches' or 'to have stitches removed' in everyday conversation.

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Stitches are the standard clinical intervention for repairing significant tissue damage caused by trauma or surgery. By approximating the edges of a wound, stitches facilitate primary intention healing, which reduces the risk of infection and excessive scar tissue formation. While the layperson uses the term 'stitches,' medical professionals refer to the material and the act as 'suturing.' Understanding the care instructions for stitches—such as keeping them dry and monitoring for signs of inflammation—is crucial for patient recovery.

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The term 'stitches' colloquially describes the surgical sutures employed to ligate blood vessels and approximate tissues during medical procedures. Beyond the basic function of wound closure, the choice of stitch material (monofilament vs. braided) and technique (continuous vs. interrupted) can significantly impact the aesthetic and functional outcome of the healing process. In advanced English, 'stitches' can also appear in various idiomatic expressions, though its medical utility remains the most prevalent usage in descriptive narratives and clinical reports.

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Stitches represent the fundamental mechanical reinforcement of biological tissue during the reparative phase following an insult to the integumentary system. Whether utilized in a routine emergency room setting or a complex reconstructive surgery, stitches serve to maintain structural integrity while the underlying physiological mechanisms of collagen synthesis and cellular proliferation take place. Mastery of this term involves recognizing its nuanced role in medical discourse as 'sutures,' as well as its metaphorical potential in literature to describe the 'mending' of fractured relationships or societal structures.

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stitches 30초 만에

Stitches are medical threads used to close deep wounds and help them heal.
They are applied by doctors or nurses using a needle and special thread.
Stitches can be permanent, dissolvable, or removed after the skin has closed.
Commonly used in phrases like 'getting stitches' or 'having stitches removed' after an injury.

In the world of medicine and first aid, the term stitches refers to a specific method of closing a wound. When a person suffers a deep cut—perhaps from a kitchen accident, a fall, or a surgical procedure—the skin is split too far apart to heal neatly on its own. To assist the body's natural healing process, a medical professional uses a sterile needle and a special type of thread to physically 'sew' the edges of the skin together. This process creates a series of loops that hold the tissue in place, ensuring that the wound stays closed, reduces the risk of infection, and minimizes scarring. Most people will encounter this word in an emergency room or a doctor's office after an injury.

Medical Context: In a clinical setting, stitches are technically known as sutures. They are used whenever the depth of a laceration reaches the dermis or deeper layers of tissue. The thread used can be made of various materials, such as nylon, silk, or even absorbable synthetic polymers that the body breaks down over time.
The Procedure: Receiving stitches usually involves a local anesthetic to numb the area. The doctor then carefully aligns the skin edges and loops the thread through. Once the wound has healed sufficiently, usually within seven to fourteen days, the non-absorbable stitches are 'taken out' or removed by a professional.
Common Usage: While 'sutures' is the formal term, 'stitches' is the word used by almost everyone in daily conversation. You might hear a parent tell a child, 'Don't touch your stitches,' or an athlete mention they needed 'ten stitches' after a collision on the field.

After the surgeon finished the operation, she carefully applied several stitches to ensure the incision would heal properly without leaving a significant scar.

The nurse explained that the stitches in my hand would need to stay in for at least ten days because that area of the body moves a lot.

I had to go to the emergency room last night because the cut on my forehead was so deep it clearly required stitches.

The veterinarian used dissolvable stitches on the dog so that we wouldn't have to come back for a follow-up appointment to have them removed.

If you pull on those stitches, you might reopen the wound and cause it to bleed again.

Using the word stitches correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a count noun, typically used in the plural. You don't usually say you have 'a stitch' unless you are talking about a single loop or a sharp pain in your side. Instead, you discuss the total number of stitches or the presence of stitches in general.

Common Verb Pairings: We frequently use verbs like require, need, receive, get, put in, and take out. For example, 'The doctor put in five stitches' or 'I need to go to the clinic to have my stitches taken out.'
Descriptive Adjectives: You might describe stitches as dissolvable (they melt away), permanent (rare in skin), tight, or neat. 'The surgeon did such a neat job with the stitches that there is hardly any scar.'

You should keep your stitches dry for the first twenty-four hours to prevent any bacteria from entering the wound.

How many stitches did you end up getting after that fall on the ice?

The word stitches is a staple of hospital dramas, sports commentary, and everyday health conversations. It is a word that bridges the gap between technical medical terminology and common layperson speech.

In the Emergency Room: 'We're going to need to put a few stitches in this to stop the bleeding,' is a sentence many people hear after a significant accident. Nurses and doctors use it to explain the treatment plan to patients who might be scared of the word 'surgery.'
In Sports Media: Commentators often use the number of stitches as a metric for how tough a player is. 'He went to the locker room, got twelve stitches in his chin, and came right back into the game!'

The news report stated that the victim was treated for minor injuries and received six stitches before being released from the hospital.

Because stitches has multiple meanings in English (sewing, medical, and idiomatic), learners often face confusion regarding its usage and countability.

Confusing with 'Stitch' (Pain): A 'stitch in your side' is a sharp pain caused by running or heavy breathing. This is singular. Medical 'stitches' are almost always plural. Saying 'I have a medical stitch' sounds unnatural.
Incorrect Verb Choice: Learners sometimes say 'the doctor sewed me.' While technically what is happening, the standard idiom is 'the doctor gave me stitches' or 'the doctor stitched me up.'

Incorrect: I went to the hospital to make stitches.
Correct: I went to the hospital to get stitches.

While stitches is the most common word, several alternatives exist depending on the medical context and the method used to close the wound.

Sutures: This is the formal, medical term. You will see this on hospital forms and in medical textbooks. 'The patient requires nylon sutures for the abdominal incision.'
Staples: Sometimes, for scalp wounds or large surgical openings, doctors use metal staples instead of thread. These are faster to apply but serve the same purpose as stitches.
Butterfly Bandages / Steri-Strips: For wounds that are not quite deep enough for stitches, doctors use adhesive strips that pull the skin together. These are often called 'liquid stitches' or 'butterfly stitches' colloquially.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

The medical use of the word 'stitch' dates back hundreds of years, long before modern sterile surgery was invented.

발음 가이드

UK /ˈstɪtʃɪz/

US /ˈstɪtʃəz/

The stress is on the first syllable: STITCH-es.

라임이 맞는 단어

Riches Ditches Witches Bitches Pitches Switches Twitches Glitches

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing the 't' separately (it is silent).
Making the 'i' sound like 'ee' (steetches).
Forgetting the 'iz' sound at the end.
Confusing it with 'stages'.
Saying 'stiches' with a soft 'sh' instead of 'ch'.

난이도

독해 2/5

The word is short but the context is specific.

쓰기 3/5

Spelling 'tch' can be tricky for beginners.

말하기 2/5

Clear pronunciation but easy to confuse with 'stitch' (singular).

듣기 2/5

Commonly heard in medical dramas and news.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

Cut Doctor Needle Thread Skin

다음에 배울 것

Suture Incision Bandage Infection Scar

고급

Laceration Anesthesia Dermatology Surgical Absorbable

알아야 할 문법

Plural Nouns ending in -ch

Stitch becomes stitches (add -es).

Causative Verbs

I had the doctor remove my stitches.

Passive Voice in Medicine

The stitches were applied under local anesthesia.

Prepositions of Place

He has stitches *on* his forehead but *in* his arm.

Adjectives of Quantity

She received *several* stitches.

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수준별 예문

The doctor gave me three stitches.

The doctor put 3 small threads in my cut.

Stitches is plural here.

Do stitches hurt?

Do the threads in the skin cause pain?

Question form using 'do'.

I have stitches in my finger.

There are medical threads in my finger.

Preposition 'in' is used for location.

My stitches are blue.

The thread color is blue.

Subject-verb agreement (are).

The nurse took out the stitches.

The nurse removed the threads.

Past tense of 'take out'.

I need stitches for this cut.

This cut is deep and needs sewing.

Verb 'need' shows necessity.

Don't touch your stitches!

Do not put your hands on the wound.

Imperative negative.

He got stitches yesterday.

He received medical sewing yesterday.

Past tense 'got'.

How many stitches did you get?

What was the count of the threads?

Asking about quantity.

The doctor used black thread for the stitches.

The material was black.

Noun phrase 'black thread'.

My stitches will come out next week.

They will be removed in seven days.

Future tense with 'will'.

The cut was deep, so I got stitches.

Because the cut was deep, I went to the doctor.

Conjunction 'so' used for result.

You must keep your stitches clean.

It is necessary to wash around them.

Modal 'must' for obligation.

She has ten stitches in her leg.

She has a large number of threads in her leg.

Number before the noun.

I was brave when I got my stitches.

I was not scared at the doctor.

Adjective 'brave' describing the person.

The stitches are very small.

The loops of thread are not big.

Adjective 'small' modifying 'stitches'.

The surgeon used dissolvable stitches so they don't need to be removed.

The threads will disappear on their own.

Compound sentence with 'so'.

If the wound reopens, you might need more stitches.

If it breaks again, go back to the doctor.

First conditional.

I have to see the doctor to have my stitches removed.

I have an appointment for removal.

Causative 'have something done'.

The stitches were itchy while the skin was healing.

The wound felt like I wanted to scratch it.

Adjective 'itchy'.

He had to get stitches after the football game.

He was injured during sports.

Modal 'had to' for past necessity.

The doctor did a great job with the stitches; you can barely see the scar.

The sewing was very neat.

Semicolon usage.

Make sure you don't go swimming with those stitches.

Avoid the pool until they are gone.

Imperative phrase 'make sure'.

The stitches held the wound together perfectly.

The threads kept the skin closed.

Verb 'held' in past tense.

The laceration was so jagged that the doctor struggled to place the stitches.

The cut was uneven, making the sewing difficult.

So...that construction.

Stitches are often preferred over medical glue for high-tension areas like joints.

Stitches are better for knees and elbows.

Passive voice 'are preferred'.

The patient complained of a pulling sensation around the stitches.

The threads felt tight and uncomfortable.

Noun phrase 'pulling sensation'.

The nurse checked the stitches for any signs of infection, such as redness or swelling.

The nurse looked for bad symptoms.

Prepositional phrase 'such as'.

After the stitches were removed, the wound appeared to be healing well.

The skin looked healthy after the threads were gone.

Past passive 'were removed'.

You should avoid strenuous activity so you don't pop your stitches.

Don't exercise or the threads might break.

Informal verb 'pop' meaning to break.

The emergency room physician applied twelve stitches to the patient's forearm.

The ER doctor sewed the arm twelve times.

Specific medical title.

Proper care of your stitches is essential to minimize permanent scarring.

Looking after the wound helps the skin look better later.

Gerund 'scarring' as a noun.

The intricate placement of the stitches suggested the surgeon had a very steady hand.

The careful sewing showed the doctor's skill.

Complex subject 'The intricate placement of the stitches'.

Despite the severity of the injury, the stitches remained intact throughout the recovery process.

The threads did not break even though the cut was bad.

Concessive 'despite'.

The use of absorbable stitches has revolutionized post-operative care by reducing follow-up visits.

Melting threads changed how we do surgery.

Present perfect 'has revolutionized'.

He recounted the story of his accident, emphasizing the number of stitches he received as a testament to his ordeal.

The stitches were proof of how hard his experience was.

Participle phrase 'emphasizing...'.

The dermatologist meticulously removed the stitches to ensure the most aesthetic result possible.

The skin doctor was very careful to avoid a scar.

Adverb 'meticulously'.

Medical students must practice their stitching technique on synthetic skin before they are allowed to give stitches to patients.

They practice on fake skin first.

Modal 'must' and passive 'are allowed'.

The tension of the stitches must be perfectly calibrated to avoid skin necrosis.

If the threads are too tight, the skin might die.

Technical term 'necrosis'.

In rural areas, access to sterile equipment for stitches can be a significant challenge for healthcare providers.

Getting clean tools is hard in the countryside.

Noun phrase 'access to sterile equipment'.

The surgeon’s deftness in applying the stitches was a marvel of clinical precision.

The skill in sewing was amazing and exact.

Abstract noun 'deftness'.

The narrative of the soldier's survival was etched into his skin by the jagged rows of stitches across his torso.

The scars from the sewing told his story.

Metaphorical use of 'etched'.

One might argue that the stitches served as a physical manifestation of the trauma he had endured.

The threads were a visible sign of his pain.

Subjunctive/Formal 'One might argue'.

The integrity of the stitches was compromised when the patient prematurely resumed athletic training.

The sewing broke because he exercised too soon.

Formal passive 'was compromised'.

The evolution of suture materials from catgut to synthetic polymers reflects the broader history of medical innovation, yet we still colloquially refer to them all as 'stitches.'

The history of medical thread is long.

Complex sentence with 'yet'.

The closure of the incision was achieved through a series of sub-cuticular stitches designed to be invisible to the naked eye.

The sewing was done under the skin to be hidden.

Technical adjective 'sub-cuticular'.

The patient’s aversion to needles made the prospect of receiving stitches particularly harrowing.

Being afraid of needles made the sewing very scary.

Advanced vocabulary 'aversion' and 'harrowing'.

The stitches acted as a temporary scaffold, allowing the biological tissue to bridge the gap and restore continuity.

The threads were like a building frame for the skin.

Metaphorical noun 'scaffold'.

동의어

sutures threads fastenings seams closures

반의어

open wound gap

자주 쓰는 조합

get stitches

need stitches

remove stitches

dissolvable stitches

take out stitches

put in stitches

break stitches

ten stitches

keep stitches dry

scar from stitches

자주 쓰는 구문

In stitches

— Laughing uncontrollably. This is an idiom.

His joke had us all in stitches.

A stitch in time saves nine

— Solving a problem early prevents it from getting worse.

Fix the roof now; a stitch in time saves nine.

Stitch someone up

— To sew a wound, or informally, to trick someone.

The doctor stitched him up. / They stitched me up and blamed me for the mistake.

Drop a stitch

— To make a mistake in knitting.

I dropped a stitch in the sweater I was making.

Stitch by stitch

— Doing something very carefully and slowly.

He rebuilt the engine stitch by stitch.

Without a stitch of clothing

— Completely naked.

He ran out into the rain without a stitch of clothing.

Not a stitch

— Nothing at all (usually regarding clothes).

I have not a stitch to wear to the party.

To stitch together

— To combine different parts into a whole.

We stitched together a plan at the last minute.

Butterfly stitches

— Small adhesive strips used instead of real stitches.

The cut wasn't deep, so we used butterfly stitches.

Internal stitches

— Stitches used inside the body during surgery.

The surgeon used internal stitches that will dissolve.

자주 혼동되는 단어

stitches vs Stitch (singular)

Usually refers to a pain in the side or a single loop in sewing.

stitches vs Sutures

The more formal medical term for the same thing.

stitches vs Staples

Metal clips used instead of thread.

관용어 및 표현

"In stitches"

— To be laughing very hard.

The comedian was so funny that the entire audience was in stitches.

Informal

"A stitch in time saves nine"

— Procrastination makes problems harder to fix later.

You should change your oil now; a stitch in time saves nine.

Proverb

"Stitched up"

— To be cheated or framed for something.

I didn't steal the money; I've been stitched up!

British Slang

"Not a stitch on"

— Wearing no clothes at all.

The baby was running around with not a stitch on.

Informal

"Stitch by stitch"

— Gradually and carefully.

She repaired the old tapestry stitch by stitch.

Literary

"To have a stitch in one's side"

— A sharp pain in the abdomen after exercise.

I had to stop running because I got a stitch in my side.

Common

"Stitch up a deal"

— To finalize an agreement.

They managed to stitch up the contract before the deadline.

Business Informal

"Every stitch of"

— Every single part of something.

They lost every stitch of their belongings in the fire.

Emphatic

"Stitch-perfect"

— Completely correct or accurate (rare, usually 'picture-perfect').

The performance was stitch-perfect.

Creative

"To keep someone in stitches"

— To keep someone laughing for a long time.

Uncle Bob kept us in stitches all through dinner.

Informal

혼동하기 쉬운

stitches vs Stitch

Singular vs Plural

A 'stitch' is one loop; 'stitches' is the treatment. A 'stitch' is also a side pain.

I have a stitch in my side from running.

stitches vs Sutures

Synonyms

Sutures is formal/medical; stitches is everyday English.

The doctor noted the sutures were clean.

stitches vs Staples

Similar function

Staples are metal; stitches are thread.

They used staples on his head.

stitches vs Glue

Medical adhesive

Glue is chemical; stitches are physical thread.

The cut was small, so they used glue instead of stitches.

stitches vs Bandage

Wound care

A bandage covers; stitches sew together.

Put a bandage over your stitches.

문장 패턴

I have [number] stitches.

I have four stitches.

The doctor gave me stitches.

The doctor gave me stitches in my hand.

I need to have my stitches [verb].

I need to have my stitches removed.

The wound required [adjective] stitches.

The wound required dissolvable stitches.

The [noun] of the stitches was [adjective].

The placement of the stitches was perfect.

Stitches serve as a [noun] for [process].

Stitches serve as a scaffold for tissue repair.

Informal

I'm in stitches!

That movie was so funny, I was in stitches!

Formal

The application of stitches is [adjective].

The application of stitches is necessary for closure.

어휘 가족

명사

Stitch

Stitching

Stitcher

동사

Stitch

형용사

Stitched

Unstitched

사용법

frequency

Common in medical and emergency contexts.

자주 하는 실수

Using 'stitch' instead of 'stitches' for medical treatment. → I got stitches.
The medical procedure almost always involves multiple loops, so we use the plural form.
Saying 'the doctor sewed my skin'. → The doctor gave me stitches.
While 'sewed' is technically correct, 'gave me stitches' or 'stitched me up' is the common idiom.
Confusing 'stitches' with 'bandages'. → The doctor put in stitches and then covered them with a bandage.
Stitches are the thread inside the skin; a bandage is the cloth covering on top.
Using 'make stitches'. → The doctor put in stitches.
We use verbs like 'put in', 'give', or 'apply' for stitches, not 'make'.
Thinking 'in stitches' always means medical help. → The joke was so funny, I was in stitches.
This is a common idiom for laughing; context is key to distinguishing it from medical help.

팁

Keep them dry

Avoid getting your stitches wet for at least the first 24 hours to prevent infection.

Don't scratch

Stitches can become itchy as they heal, but scratching can introduce bacteria and damage the skin.

Watch for redness

Check your stitches daily for any signs of infection like unusual redness or swelling.

Follow the timeline

Make sure to go back to the doctor on the exact day they told you to have them removed.

Wear loose clothing

If your stitches are on your body, wear loose clothes so they don't rub against the wound.

Avoid heavy exercise

Stretching the skin too much can cause the stitches to 'pop' or the wound to reopen.

Clean hands

Always wash your hands before touching the area around your stitches.

Eat well

Good nutrition, especially Vitamin C and protein, helps your body heal the skin faster.

Avoid sun

Keep the healing wound out of direct sunlight to prevent the scar from darkening permanently.

Call the doctor

If a stitch breaks or if you start to feel a fever, call your medical provider immediately.

암기하기

기억법

Think of a 'Stitch' in time 'Sticking' your skin back together.

시각적 연상

Imagine a tiny needle and thread acting like a zipper for your skin.

Word Web

Doctor Hospital Cut Thread Needle Heal Skin Scar

챌린지

Try to explain to a friend why you might need stitches using at least three other medical words.

어원

Derived from the Old English 'stice', meaning a prick or a sting. It comes from a Germanic root meaning to pierce or puncture.

원래 의미: A sharp, pricking pain or the act of piercing with a needle.

Germanic (English, Dutch, German).

문화적 맥락

Be careful when showing images of stitches, as some people have a phobia of medical procedures or needles (trypanophobia).

Commonly discussed in the context of 'toughness' in sports like ice hockey or rugby.

Frankenstein (the monster is famously covered in stitches) The movie 'Lilo & Stitch' (though the name is a character name) The proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine'

실생활에서 연습하기

실제 사용 상황

Hospital Emergency Room

How many stitches?
Will it leave a scar?
When do they come out?
Is it numb?

Sports Injury

He's getting stitches.
Back in the game.
Tough break.
Medical tent.

Kitchen Accident

Deep cut.
Knife slipped.
Bleeding won't stop.
Needs stitches.

Veterinary Clinic

The dog has stitches.
Don't let him lick them.
Dissolvable thread.
Cone of shame.

Post-Surgery

Incision site.
Stitches are healing.
Keep it clean.
Follow-up appointment.

대화 시작하기

"Have you ever had to get stitches? What happened?"

"Do you think stitches are scary, or are they just helpful?"

"Why do you think some stitches dissolve and others don't?"

"What is the most stitches you have ever heard of someone getting?"

"How do you take care of a wound that has stitches?"

일기 주제

Describe a time you were injured and what the doctor did to help you.

Write a short story about a brave child getting stitches for the first time.

Explain the importance of stitches in modern medicine.

Compare getting stitches to using a bandage. Which is better for a deep cut?

Write about a fictional character who has a mysterious scar from stitches.

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10 질문

Usually, the doctor will numb the area with a local anesthetic first, so you shouldn't feel much pain while the stitches are being applied. You might feel some pressure or a 'tugging' sensation as the thread moves through the skin, but it is generally not very painful.

The duration depends on the location and severity of the wound. Stitches on the face might stay for only 3-5 days to minimize scarring, while stitches on joints like knees or elbows might stay for 10-14 days because those areas move and stretch more.

Most doctors recommend keeping stitches completely dry for the first 24 to 48 hours. After that, you may be allowed to wash the area gently with mild soap and water, but you should avoid soaking them in a bathtub or swimming pool until they are removed.

Dissolvable (or absorbable) stitches are made of special materials that the body can naturally break down and absorb over time. These are often used for internal surgery or in places where it would be difficult to remove them later, like inside the mouth.

Any deep cut can leave a scar, but stitches actually help minimize scarring by holding the skin edges close together. If the stitches are applied neatly and removed at the right time, the resulting scar is usually much smaller than it would have been otherwise.

Pulling out stitches prematurely can cause the wound to reopen, which increases the risk of infection and will likely result in a much larger scar. If a stitch accidentally comes out, you should contact your doctor immediately to see if it needs to be replaced.

Removing stitches is usually much faster and less painful than getting them put in. The doctor or nurse simply snips the thread and pulls it through. Most people describe it as a 'tiny pinch' or a 'tickling' feeling rather than actual pain.

This is a completely different meaning of the word. A 'stitch in your side' is a sharp pain in the abdomen that often happens during exercise, like running. It is not related to medical stitches used for wounds.

Signs of infection include increasing redness around the wound, swelling, warmth, pus or foul-smelling discharge, and fever. If you notice any of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention right away.

You should only use ointments or creams that have been specifically recommended by your doctor. Some doctors suggest a thin layer of antibiotic ointment, while others prefer the wound to be kept dry. Always follow your specific medical instructions.

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