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debridement

[ dih-breed-muhnt, dey- ]

noun

  1. surgical removal of foreign matter and dead tissue from a wound.


débridement

/ deɪ-; dɪˈbriːdmənt /

noun

  1. the surgical removal of dead tissue or cellular debris from the surface of a wound
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of debridement1

1835–45; < French débridement, equivalent to débride ( r ) to take away the bridle, Middle French desbrider ( des- de- + brider, derivative of bride bridle ) + -ment -ment
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Word History and Origins

Origin of debridement1

C19: from French, from Old French desbrider to unbridle, from des- de- + bride bridle
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Example Sentences

The documentary featured graphic images of Smith’s infected leg at various stages of the debridement process to remove dead skin and tissue.

The orthopedic procedure on the arm and the leg debridement were ready to be started.

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