debridement

English

/deɪbɹiːdˈmɑ̃/, /dɪˈbɹiːdmənt/

noun
Definitions
  • (medicine) The removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.
  • (dentistry) The removal of the dental tartar that has accumulated over teeth, typically done using hand tools and ultrasound instruments.

Etymology

Borrowed from French débridement.

Origin

French

débridement

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