dermabrasion
dermabrasion · dermabrasions
A cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the epidermis of the skin is…A cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the epidermis of the skin is removed by abrasion, typically to remove scarring or sun-damaged skin.
/ˈdɜːməˌbɹeɪʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the epidermis of the skin is removed by abrasion, typically to remove scarring or sun-damaged skin.
More definitions
- removal of scars or tattoos by anesthetizing the skin surface and then sanding or scraping off some of the outer skin layer
Origin
From derm- + abrasion.From derm- + abrasion.
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Forms
plural: dermabrasionsWord family
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