Debridement

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:20 pts11 letters

Definition of Debridement

Noun

The removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.
The removal of the dental tartar that has accumulated over teeth, typically done using hand tools and ultrasound instruments.

Anagrams of Debridement

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "debridement":

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9-LETTER WORDS

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8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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Rhyming Words

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