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Description

Undermining of a wound refers to tissue destruction that extends under the intact wound edge. The wound is larger at its base (wound bed) than at the skin surface. With pressure ulcers, undermining may be caused by a bacterial infection or associated with osteomyelitis. Source: Regenstrief LOINC

Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name
Undermining
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2012-09-19
Construct for LOINC Short Name
Undermining

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Tag Language Translation
ru-RU Russian (Russian Federation) Подкожное поражение
zh-CN Chinese (China) 潜行
Synonyms: 穿掘;侵蚀
it-IT Italian (Italy) Tessuto sottominato