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Excoriation: meaning, definitions and examples

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excoriation

 

[ ษชkหŒskษ”หrษชหˆeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Excoriation refers to the act of scraping or wearing off the skin, which can result in raw, painful lesions. It is often associated with skin disorders or can occur due to excessive scratching or rubbing. In a psychological context, excoriation can refer to a condition where individuals compulsively pick at their skin, leading to significant distress and impairment. The condition is also acknowledged as a form of body-focused repetitive behavior, and it may require therapeutic interventions for proper management.

Synonyms

abrading, dermatitis, scratching

Examples of usage

  • The patient presented with excoriation on their forearms from excessive scratching.
  • He struggled with excoriation disorder, which led to noticeable skin damage.
  • The doctor advised against any further excoriation to allow the skin to heal.

Translations

Translations of the word "excoriation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น excoriaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฐเคšเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ausschabung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengelupasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบัะพั€ั–ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ excoriacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ฅ้›ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท excoriation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excoriaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท excoryasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ—๊ฒจ์ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูƒุณูŠูˆุฑูŠุดู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ excoriace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ excoriรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ฅ็ฆป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ekskorijacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrapa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบัะพั€ะธะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eksoryasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excoriaciรณn

Word origin

The term 'excoriation' originates from the Latin word 'excoriatio', which means 'to strip off the skin'. This word is composed of 'ex-', meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'corium', which translates to 'skin' or 'hide'. The medical terminology began to be used in the 14th century to describe various skin ailments and conditions that resulted in the surface layer of the skin being damaged or removed. Over time, the term evolved, encompassing not only the physical act of stripping the skin but also broader psychological issues including compulsive skin-picking behaviors. The understanding of excoriation has expanded with the intersection of dermatology and psychiatry, particularly in the context of mental health conditions where such behaviors are implicated.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,661 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.