DEBRIDEMENT

debridement

(noun) surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

debridement (plural debridements)

(medicine) The removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.

(dentistry) The removal of the dental tartar that has accumulated over teeth, typically done using hand tools and ultrasound instruments.

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