Medical Definition of TISSUE. : an aggregate of cells usually of a particular kind together with their intercellular substance that form one of the structural materials of a plant or an animal and that in animals include connective tissue, epithelium, muscle tissue, and nerve tissue.edical Definition of TISSUE. : an aggregate of cells usually of a particular kind together with their intercellular substance that form one of the structural materials of a plant or an animal and that in animals include connective tissue, epithelium, muscle tissue, and nerve tissue.
Lacerations are the blunt force injuries in which the skin and the underlying tissues are torn apart due to application of force. Characteristics. Types of Lacerations. Crushing of the skin and subcutaneous tissues between two hard objects, splits them, producing split lacerations (perpendicular impact).
A superficial laceration is thoroughly washed with sterile solution, and the bleeding is stopped. The edges of the wound may be held together with Steri-Strips, butterfly bandages, tissue glue, or sutures to hasten healing. Then the wound is covered with antibiotic ointment and bandaged. A tetanus booster may be given if 7 to 10 years have passed since the individual's last tetanus immunization.