DEBRIDEMENT


Meaning of DEBRIDEMENT in English

[ deɪ'bri:dmɒ~ , dɪ'bri:dm(ə)nt \]

■ noun Medicine the removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound.

Origin

C19: from Fr., from débrider , lit. 'unbridle', based on bride 'bridle' (of Gmc origin).

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