Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debride
verb
/dɪˈbriːd/
Definition
To remove dead or infected tissue from a wound.
Examples
- The nurse will debride the wound to help it heal faster.
- After the accident, the doctor had to debride the area around the injury.
- It is important to debride the wound to minimize the risk of infection.
Meaning
Debriding is a medical procedure used to clean a wound by getting rid of unhealthy tissue to promote healing.
Synonyms
- cleanse
- sanitize
- remove dead tissue
