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- [dih-breed-muh nt, dey-]
- /dɪˈbrid mənt, deɪ-/
- /dɪˈbriːd.mənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-breed-muh nt, dey-]
- /dɪˈbrid mənt, deɪ-/
Definitions of debridement word
- noun debridement the surgical removal of dead tissue or cellular debris from the surface of a wound 3
- noun debridement the cutting away of dead or contaminated tissue or foreign material from a wound to prevent infection 3
- noun debridement surgical removal of foreign matter and dead tissue from a wound. 1
- noun debridement The removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound. 1
- noun debridement (medicine) The removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue. 0
- noun debridement (dentistry) The removal of the dental tartar that has accumulated over teeth, typically done using hand tools and ultrasound instruments. 0
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Origin of debridement
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < French débridement, equivalent to débride(r) to take away the bridle, Middle French desbrider (des- de- + brider, derivative of bride bridle) + -ment -ment
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Parts of speech for Debridement
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debridement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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