Debridement

noun

/dɪˈbɹiːdmənt/

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.nounThe removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.

2.nounThe removal of the dental tartar that has accumulated over teeth, typically done using hand tools and ultrasound instruments.

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