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enzymatic debridement agent
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Topical enzyme preparation that selectively dissolves necrotic tissue while preserving viable structures.
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Z-plasty
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Surgical technique using Z-shaped incisions to release burn scar contractures and improve function.
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zone of coagulation
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The central area of a burn wound where tissue death is immediate and irreversible.
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zone of hyperemia
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The outermost area of burn injury characterized by increased blood flow and reversible tissue damage.
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zone of stasis
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The intermediate burn zone with compromised but potentially salvageable tissue that may progress to necrosis without pro...
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