Etymology:
French, from Old French "desbridé" (12th century), past participle of "desbrider" (to unbridle), from "des-" (reversal) + "bride" (bridle).
Meaning:
The surgical removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound or ulcer.
Origin:
The term "debridement" is derived from the French verb "desbrider," meaning "to unbridle." Originally, it referred to the surgical removal of a horse's bridle.
In the 18th century, the term began to be applied to the surgical removal of dead or damaged tissue from wounds and ulcers.
Today, debridement is an essential technique in wound management and involves removing necrotic tissue to promote healing and prevent infection.
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