Debridement Definition

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

"Debridement" in song lyrics

See how debridement is used in real songs:

  • "carbon dioxide laser debridement"
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  • "patellar debridement"
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  • "tendon debridement"
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