Definition: In medicine, a "prewound" is a type of wound that appears after an injury or surgery has healed. The term comes from the Greek word "pren," which means "before." In medical terms, prewounds are usually associated with the surgical procedure itself, as they often precede the actual healing process of the skin and underlying tissue. A prewound is typically characterized by a deep cut or wound that has been formed around the surgical site. It can be caused by