dermabrasion
[ dur-muh-brey-zhuhn ]
noun
the removal of acne scars, dermal nevi, or the like, by abrading.
Origin of dermabrasion
1- Also called skin planing.
Words Nearby dermabrasion
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British Dictionary definitions for dermabrasion
dermabrasion
/ (ˌdɜːməˈbreɪʒən) /
noun
a procedure in cosmetic surgery in which rough facial skin is removed by scrubbing
Origin of dermabrasion
1C20: from Greek derma skin + abrasion
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