Concept information
Preferred term
wound healing
Definition
- Older adults may experience negative changes in several aspects of the wound-healing process, including changes in the structure of the skin, in inflammatory responses, and in immunological regulation. Age-related changes in the structure of the skin contribute to delayed wound healing. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Wound Healing]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/wound_healing
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