dermabrasion
English
Etymology
derm- + abrasion
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɜːməˌbɹeɪʃən/
Noun
dermabrasion (countable and uncountable, plural dermabrasions)
- 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
- microdermabrasion
Related terms
- dermabrader
- dermabrasive
French
Etymology
From dermabraser + -ion
Noun
dermabrasion f (plural dermabrasions)
- (medicine) dermabrasion