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.