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abrasion Audio
a·bra·sion [ uh-brey-zhuhn ]
Etymology:
Latin ab = from + radere = to scrape
Definitions related to skin abrasion:
  • (abrasion) A scraping or rubbing away of the skin or other surface.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • (abrasion) Superficial damage to the skin caused by rubbing or scraping.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Abrasion, damage to the epidermis of the skin. Abrasions are caused primarily by friction against a rough surface, which removes the superficial skin layers. Although most abrasions are simply scrapes and are easily treated, large, very painful, or infected abrasions may require medical attention...
    Encyclopedia Britannica
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2025
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