noun
- plural of debridement; the medical removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound to improve healing
Usage: medical
Examples
- The surgeon performed multiple debridements to clean the infected wound.
- Proper debridements are essential for preventing complications in burn patients.
- The patient required several debridements before the wound began to heal properly.
- Surgical debridements help remove bacteria and promote healthy tissue growth.
- The doctor scheduled weekly debridements until the wound showed improvement.