particulate wear debris

particulate wear debris

microscopic particles produced by friction between articulating surfaces in a total joint replacement; debris can include particles of metal, polyethylene, and polymethylmethacrylate cement, and can induce osteolysis.

par·tic·u·late wear de·bris

(pahr-tik'yū-lăt wār dĕ-brē') Microscopic particles produced by friction between articulating surfaces in a total joint replacement; debris can include particles of metal, polyethylene, and polymethylmethacrylate cement, and can induce osteolysis.