derm·a·bra·sion

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


Origin:
1950–55; derm- + abrasion

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dermabrasion (ˌdɜːməˈbreɪʒən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a procedure in cosmetic surgery in which rough facial skin is removed by scrubbing
 
[C20: from Greek derma skin + abrasion]

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Word Origin & History

dermabrasion
1954, from derma + abrasion.
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dermabrasion der·ma·bra·sion (dûr'mə-brā'zhən)
n.
A surgical procedure designed to remove skin imperfections, such as scars, by abrading the surface of the skin with fine sandpaper or wire brushes. Also called planing.

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Example sentences
These include dermabrasion, laser techniques and skin grafts.
Dermabrasion is the removal of the top layers of the skin.
Lasers and dermabrasion can also be used to improve the appearance.
Subjects with a history of dermabrasion or laser resurfacing at the sites to be
  treated.
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