Debridement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /deɪbɹiːdˈmɑ̃/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Debridement is a noun meaning (medicine) The removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.
Meaning
(medicine) The removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.
More Meanings
- (dentistry) The removal of the dental tartar that has accumulated over teeth, typically done using hand tools and ultrasound instruments.
Example Sentences
Originally, debridement of wounds was widely employed so that healing could occur as an acute wound instead of a chronic wound.
Word Forms
- debridements
Related Words
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