gutter wound

== English == === Etymology === From the shape in profile of such a wound, somewhat resembling that of a building's gutter. === Noun === gutter wound (plural gutter wounds) (pathology) A traumatic wound oriented tangentially to the surface (of the skin or an internal organ), which creates a groove or furrow without passing beneath the surface. ==== Usage notes ==== Typically reserved for wounds created by high-energy projectiles, such as bullets or shell or bomb fragments.