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Dermabrasion: meaning, definitions and examples

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dermabrasion

 

[ dərməˈbreɪʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cosmetic procedure

Dermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure used to improve the appearance of the skin. It involves the removal of the top layer of skin using a rotating device. Dermabrasion can help reduce the appearance of scars, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.

Synonyms

dermaplaning, skin resurfacing

Examples of usage

  • She underwent dermabrasion to remove acne scars.
  • Dermabrasion is often used to treat sun-damaged skin.

Translations

Translations of the word "dermabrasion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dermoabrasão

🇮🇳 डर्माब्रेशन

🇩🇪 Dermabrasion

🇮🇩 dermabrasi

🇺🇦 дермабразія

🇵🇱 dermabrazja

🇯🇵 ダーマブレーション

🇫🇷 dermabrasion

🇪🇸 dermoabrasión

🇹🇷 dermabrazyon

🇰🇷 더마브레이션

🇸🇦 تقشير الجلد

🇨🇿 dermabraze

🇸🇰 dermabrázia

🇨🇳 皮肤磨削术

🇸🇮 dermoabrazija

🇮🇸 húðslípun

🇰🇿 дермабразия

🇬🇪 დერმაბრაზია

🇦🇿 dermabraziya

🇲🇽 dermoabrasión

Etymology

The term 'dermabrasion' comes from the combination of 'derma' (skin) and 'abrasion' (the process of scraping or wearing something away). Dermabrasion has been used for many years as a method of skin rejuvenation and is known for its effectiveness in improving skin texture and appearance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,685, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.