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Debridement (Noun)

Meaning

Surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The doctor performed a debridement to remove the dead tissue and bacteria from the patient's gangrenous toe.
  • Surgical debridement was necessary to allow the wound to heal properly and reduce the risk of infection.
  • The nurse assisted the surgeon with the debridement procedure, carefully cleaning and dressing the wound afterwards.
  • Debridement is a crucial step in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers to prevent further complications.
  • The patient required multiple debridements over the course of several weeks to fully clean and heal the infected wound.

Hypernyms

  • Surgical Procedure
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Process
  • Surgical Operation
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