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  1. Debridement
    • Debridement

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      Removal of devitalized tissue

  2. Debris
    • Debris

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      Remains of broken down or damaged cells or tissue

  3. Decubitus
    • Decubitus

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      A misnomer for a pressure sore

  4. Denude
    • Denude

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      Loss of epidermis.

  5. Dermal
    • Dermal

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      Related to skin or derma. Synonym: Integumentary.

  6. Dermal Wound
    • Dermal Wound

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      Loss of skin integrity-may be superficial or deep

  7. Dermis
    • Dermis

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      1) The second layer of skin in which hair follicles and sweat glands originate 2) Involved in Stage II-IV pressure ulcers

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