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dermabrasion

Syllabification: (derm·a·bra·sion)

Definition of dermabrasion

noun

  • the removal of superficial layers of skin with a rapidly revolving abrasive tool, as a technique in cosmetic surgery.

Origin:

1950s: from Greek derma 'skin' + abrasion

dermabrasion in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of dermabrasion in the British & World English dictionary