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Tracts versus tracks

Posted By: Grace on 2007-11-17
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Subject: Tracts versus tracks

Sentence reads "There is an area about 4 cm in size in the most proximal aspecct of the wound.  It "tracts/tracks" down approximately 5 cm."  I'm not sure which word to use.  Can anyone help?  Thanks!


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