DEBRIDEMENT

11 letters 17 Scrabble points /dɪˈbɹiːdmənt/

Definition of DEBRIDEMENT

noun

  1. The removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.

  2. The removal of the dental tartar that has accumulated over teeth, typically done using hand tools and ultrasound instruments.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters D E B R I D E M E N T
Length 11 letters
Scrabble Score 17 points