debride

English

/dɪˈbɹiːd/, /dɨˈbɹid/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To remove necrotic tissue or foreign matter from (a wound or the like).

Etymology

Borrowed from French débrider (unbridle, unharness).

Origin

French

débrider

Gloss

unbridle, unharness

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