dermabrasion
[ dur-muh-brey-zhuh n ]
/ ˌdɜr məˈbreɪ ʒən /
noun
the removal of acne scars, dermal nevi, or the like, by abrading.
Also called
skin planing.
Words nearby dermabrasion
derm,
derm-,
derma,
derma-,
dermabrader,
dermabrasion,
dermacentor,
dermacentor andersoni,
dermacentor variabilis,
dermal,
dermal denticle
British Dictionary definitions for dermabrasion
dermabrasion
/ (ˌdɜːməˈbreɪʒən) /
noun
a procedure in cosmetic surgery in which rough facial skin is removed by scrubbing
Word Origin for dermabrasion
C20: from Greek
derma skin +
abrasion
Medical definitions for dermabrasion
dermabrasion
[ 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.
planing