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Vocabulary Entry
debridement
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The medical process of removing dead or damaged tissue from a wound.
Example Sentences
"Debridement is often necessary to promote healing in chronic wounds."
"The doctor performed a debridement to clean the injury site."
"After the debridement, the patient felt significant relief from pain."
V
verb
To remove dead or damaged tissue from a wound.
Example Sentences
"The nurse will debride the wound before applying a new dressing."
"Surgeons often debride tissue during procedures to ensure proper healing."
"It is essential to debride the area to prevent infection."