This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mechanical injuries, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Chop wound is also known as - 
Select and explain. 
A. Slash wounds, B. Incised looking lacerated wounds, C. Stab wounds, D. Slit wounds
A: Slash wounds
Answer: A: Slash wounds 
Explanation: The synopsis of forensic medicine &toxicology ; Dr k.s narayan reddy ; pg .no. 113 ; 28th edition ; They are deep gaping wounds caused by a blow with the sharp cutting edge of a fairly heavy weapon . Hence also called slash wound .