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Debridement Definition & Meaning

debridement
noun
  1. surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing

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  • "carbon dioxide laser debridement"
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  • "tendon debridement"
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Frequently asked questions

What does debridement mean?
surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing
What part of speech is debridement?
Debridement is a noun.

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