Debridement

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈbɹiːdmÉ™nt/

Origin

From French débridement.

Full definition of debridement

Noun

1. (medicine) The removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.
2. (dentistry) The removal of the dental tartar that has accumulated over teeth, typically done using hand tools and ultrasound instruments.