debridement

deb·ri·de·ment

UK/deɪbɹiːdˈmɑ̃/ US/dɪˈbɹiːdmənt/ uncommon

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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Broader terms

operation

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Grammar

noun
singular	debridement
plural	debridements
alternative	débridement

Nearby words

debonaire debone deboned debonnaire debouch debrief debriefing debris debris storm debris surge

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