noun

• The removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound.

  ‘Abscess drainage or debridement of necrotic tissue may be necessary.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Maintenance of a moist wound microenvironment and debridement of necrotic tissue increase wound healing rates and reduce pain.’
  • ‘Patients require referral to a dentist within 24 hours for drainage and debridement of the infected periodontal area.’
  • ‘Early surgical debridement, enteral feeding, mobilisation of the patient, and early extubation are desirable.’
  • ‘The role of arthroscopic debridement for degenerative arthritis of the knee is controversial.’