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dermabrasion

American  
[dur-muh-brey-zhuhn] / ˌdɜr məˈbreɪ ʒən /

noun

  1. the removal of acne scars, dermal nevi, or the like, by abrading.

dermabrasion British  
/ ˌdɜːməˈbreɪʒən /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of dermabrasion

First recorded in 1950–55; derm- + abrasion

Vocabulary lists containing dermabrasion

Body Language: Derm ("Skin")

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