Removal of damaged or dead tissue is called:

A) debridement.
B) dermabrasion.
C) cryosurgery.
D) rhytidoplasty.


A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) Dermabrasion removes hardened skin and scars.
C) Cryosurgery uses extreme cold to destroy tissue.
D) Rhytidoplasty is removal of wrinkles.

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