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debridement-surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing.
Debridement is an important part of the healing process for burns and other serious wounds; it is also used for treating some kinds of snake and spider bites. Sometimes the boundaries of the problem tissue may not be clearly defined.