dermabrasion

English

Etymology

From derm- +‎ abrasion.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɜːməˌbɹeɪʃən/

Noun

dermabrasion (countable and uncountable, plural dermabrasions)

  1. 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

French

Etymology

From dermabraser +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

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Noun

dermabrasion f (plural dermabrasions)

  1. (medicine) dermabrasion
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