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Debridement

Description

Debridement refers to the medical procedure of removing dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound or ulcer to promote healing. By eliminating unhealthy tissue, debridement helps in preventing infection, enhancing the body's natural healing process and allowing new tissue to grow.

Sample sentences

• The doctor performed debridement on the patient's severe burn wounds to prevent infection.
• After the debridement, the wound appeared cleaner and healthier.
• Debridement can be an effective method for speeding up the healing process of chronic ulcers.
• There are different types of debridement, such as surgical debridement, enzymatic debridement, and mechanical debridement.

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