A useless accumulation of miscellaneous particles; waste in the form of fragments. [Fr. débris, fr. O.Fr. desbrisier, to break apart, (fr. des- down, away + brisier to break) rubble, rubbish]
- particulate wear d. microscopic particles produced by friction between articulating surfaces in a total joint replacement; d. can include particles of metal, polyethylene, and polymethylmethacrylate cement, and can induce osteolysis.
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de·bris də-'brē, dā-', 'dā-., Brit usu 'deb-(.)rē n, pl debris organic waste from dead or damaged tissue <a wound obscured by blood and \debris (Emergency Medicine)>
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de·bris (də-breґ) [Fr.] an accumulation of fragments of necrotic tissue or foreign material.Medical dictionary. 2011.