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workbench

A bench or table found in an industrial or tradesman's workshop, at which mechanical or practical work is done. It is usually equipped with tools and machines specific to the industry or trade.

wound healing

The process by which tissue that has been damaged through an injury is repaired. Wound healing is a biological process that can be speeded up or aided by surgical intervention.

A wound that is surgically closed is said to heal through primary intention. Wounds can be surgically closed with sutures, staples or tissue glue.

A wound that is more than 8 hours old, infected or has loss of tissue preventing full surgical repair is said to heal by secondary intention. The tissue repair (granulation) takes place from the inside out, i.e., from the deepest part of the wound toward the surface.

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Young's modulus

Young's modulus, also known as the tensile modulus, is a measure of the stiffness of an elastic material and is a quantity used to characterize materials. It is defined as the ratio of the uniaxial strain and the uniaxial increase in length.

Z

zebra

Zebras are members of the Equidae family and of the same genus as the domestic horse (Equus). There are 3 species: Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi), the plains zebra (Equus quagga) and the mountain zebra (Equus zebra).

zinc

Chemical element with the symbol Zn. Dietary significance: is an essential trace element, daily requirement 0.5 mg/kg BW. Zinc deficiency can lead to reduced hoof quality.

zoonosis

Infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans or vice versa.

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