DEBRIDEMENT
\dˈɛbɹa͡ɪdmənt], \dˈɛbɹaɪdmənt], \d_ˈɛ_b_ɹ_aɪ_d_m_ə_n_t]\
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surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing
By Princeton University
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surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The removal of foreign material and devitalized or contaminated tissue from or adjacent to a traumatic or infected lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed. (Dorland, 27th ed)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The removal of filaments, &c., in a wound or abscess, which prevent the discharge of pus. In a more general acceptation, it means the cutting of a soft, membranous, or aponeurotic part, which interferes with the exercise of any organ whatever; thus, in paraphimosis, debridement of the prepuce is practised to put an end to the inflammation of the glans: in strangulated hernia, debridement of the abdominal ring is had recourse to, to remove the stricture of the intestine, &c.
By Robley Dunglison
