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dermabrasion

noun
/ˈdɜːməˌbɹeɪʃən/UK

Etymology

From derm- + abrasion.

  1. derived from abrādō
  2. derived from abrasio
  3. borrowed from abrasion
  4. prefixed as dermabrasion — “derm + abrasion”

Definitions

  1. A cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the epidermis of the skin is removed…

    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.

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