Slough: meaning, definitions and examples

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slough

 

[ slสŒf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A slough is a mass of dead tissue that separates from healthy tissue in a wound.

Synonyms

dead tissue, necrotic tissue.

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Word Description / Examples
slough

Used in medical contexts to describe the process of shedding dead tissue from the body, particularly in wound care.

  • The wound was clean, but there was some slough that needed to be removed for proper healing
dead tissue

A general term used in both medical and everyday contexts to describe tissue that has died, often due to injury or infection.

  • The doctor examined the wound and noted the presence of dead tissue that required debridement
necrotic tissue

Specifically used in medical and clinical settings to describe tissue that has died due to a lack of blood supply, infection, or other pathological conditions. Often implies a severe or advanced stage of tissue death.

  • The patient's diabetic foot ulcer contained necrotic tissue that necessitated surgical intervention

Examples of usage

  • The nurse cleaned the wound to remove the slough.
  • After the surgery, the doctor noticed a slough forming on the patient's leg.
  • The presence of slough can delay the healing process of the wound.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

A slough is a swamp or shallow lake system, often a backwater to a larger body of water.

Synonyms

marsh, swamp, wetland.

Examples of usage

  • The explorers paddled through the slough, surrounded by tall grasses and cattails.
  • The slough is home to many species of birds and aquatic plants.
  • The slough provides a habitat for various wildlife.

Translations

Translations of the word "slough" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรขntano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ€เคšเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sumpf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lumpur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะปะพั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚oto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฒผๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marรฉcage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pantano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bataklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Šช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู†ู‚ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลพina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ moฤiar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒผๆณฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moฤvirje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฝri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ะฟะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batqa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pantano

Etymology

The word 'slough' has Old English and Middle Dutch origins, originally meaning 'swamp' or 'marsh'. Over time, its usage expanded to refer to a mass of dead tissue in a medical context. The dual meanings of 'slough' showcase the evolution of language and the diverse ways in which words can be used.

See also: sloughing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,987, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.