debrides

/dɪˈbriːdz/
verb
  1. Third person singular of debride: removes dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound to help it heal.
    • The surgeon debrides the wound before applying a bandage.
    • The nurse carefully debrides the burn to prevent scarring.
    • A specialist debrides the ulcer to remove all dead tissue.
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