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debridement
Definition:
(nou) surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing
Examples:
The stuff about wound debridement belongs in Debridement.
The FDA has approved maggot debridement.
Osteomyelitis also may require surgical debridement.
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Common mistakes of debridement pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many mispronounce "debridement" by incorrectly stressing the second syllable, saying /dɪˈbraɪd.mənt/. The correct stress is on the third syllable: /dɪˈbriːd.mənt/. Tip: Focus on the "bri" for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce the first syllable as "deb" with a short "e" sound, like "deb." In standard pronunciation, it should be /dɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "dib" to get the right vowel sound.
- Omitting the "e": A common mistake is dropping the "e" in "debridement," leading to "debridment." The correct form includes the "e," pronounced as /dɪˈbriːd.mənt/. Tip: Remember to articulate the "e" clearly to avoid this error.
- Final "t" sound: Some speakers may soften or drop the final "t" in "debridement," saying /dɪˈbriːd.mə/. The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t" sound: /dɪˈbriːd.mənt/. Tip: Emphasize the "t" to ensure clarity.
- Syllable count: Learners sometimes miscount the syllables in "debridement," treating it as a three-syllable word instead of four. The correct syllable breakdown is de-bri-dement: /dɪˈbriː.də.mənt/. Tip: Clap for each syllable while practicing to reinforce the correct count.