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surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing

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  1. n. surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing
  2. n:100 n. surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing