The medical removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound to promote healing and prevent infection. It can be performed surgically, mechanically, chemically, or through biological methods using specialized dressings or enzymes.
From French 'débrider' meaning to unbridle or remove restraints, derived from 'dé' meaning removal and 'bride' meaning bridle. The term reflects the concept of removing tissue that restrains or impedes wound healing.
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