English Explanatory Dictionary

debridement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/deɪbɹiːdˈmɑ̃/ /dɪˈbɹiːdmənt/

Word forms

debridement debridements débridement

Etymology

Borrowed from French débridement.

Derived words

biodebridement
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