The surgical procedure that removes necrotized tissue from a wound is called:
A) cryosurgery.
B) electrodessication.
C) dermabrasion.
D) débridement.
E) chemical peel.

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Débridement is the surgical procedure that removes necrotized tissue from a wound. Cryosurgery involves using freezing temperatures to destroy tissue, electrodessication uses an electric current to destroy tissue, dermabrasion involves scraping away the top layers of skin, and chemical peels involve using a chemical solution to remove damaged skin. None of these procedures specifically address necrotized tissue removal.

The Surgical Procedure That Removes Necrotized Tissue from a Wound