debridement

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Synonyms: decidement, deprivement, degradement, derivement, debridements, dã©bridement

Antonyms: decidement, deprivement, degradement, derivement, debridements, dã©bridement

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Noun

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

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