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    GlossaryWound Dressings (Wound Covers)

    materials used to cover and protect wounds, promoting healing

    Wound dressings, also known as medical dressings or wound care dressings, are materials used to cover and protect a wound, promoting healing and preventing infection. They can be made from various substances, including gauze, foam, hydrocolloids, and alginates, each designed to manage different types of wounds by maintaining a moist environment, absorbing exudate, and providing a barrier against contaminants.

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