dermabrasion

[ dur-muh-brey-zhuhn ]
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noun
  1. the removal of acne scars, dermal nevi, or the like, by abrading.

Origin of dermabrasion

1
First recorded in 1950–55; derm- + abrasion
  • Also called skin planing.

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British Dictionary definitions for dermabrasion

dermabrasion

/ (ˌdɜːməˈbreɪʒən) /


noun
  1. a procedure in cosmetic surgery in which rough facial skin is removed by scrubbing

Origin of dermabrasion

1
C20: from Greek derma skin + abrasion

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