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1. (n.) debridement
surgical removal of foreign matter and dead tissue from a wound.
Etymology: (1835–45; < F débridement=débride(r) to take away the bridle, MF desbrider (des-de - +brider, der. of bridebridle ))
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1. (noun) debridement
surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing
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1. debridement
The removal of foreign material and devitalized or contaminated tissue from or adjacent to a traumatic or infected lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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