dermabrasion

English

Etymology

derm- +‎ abrasion

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈdɜːməˌbɹeɪʃən/

Noun

dermabrasion (countable and uncountable, plural dermabrasions)

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.

Derived terms

microdermabrasion

Related terms

French

Etymology

From dermabraser +‎ -ion

Noun

dermabrasion f (plural dermabrasions)

(medicine) dermabrasion

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