Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debridement
Noun
/dəˈbrīdmənt/
Definition
The process of removing dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound to promote healing.
Examples
- After the accident, the doctor performed debridement on the patient’s wound.
- Debridement is a crucial step in the treatment of severe burns.
- ( Surgical debridement can reduce the risk of infection in deep tissue injuries.)
Meaning
Debridement helps to clean and prepare a wound for better healing, often performed by a medical professional.
Synonyms
- Wound cleaning
- Tissue removal
- Wound debridement
