dermabrasion Syllabification: (derm·a·bra·sion)Pronunciation: /ˌdərməˈbrāZHən/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' + abrasiondermabrasion in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of dermabrasion in the British & World English dictionary