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MSH: The removal of foreign material and devitalized or contaminated tissue from or adjacent to a traumatic or infected lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed. (Dorland, 27th ed),NCI: A procedure to remove dead tissue or foreign material from a wound to expose underlying healthy tissue and to promote healing.,CHV: surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing,CHV: surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing