First Known Use: 1554
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abrasion
noun abra·sion \ə-ˈbrā-zhən\
: an injury caused by something that rubs or scrapes against the skin
: the act or process of damaging or wearing away something by rubbing, grinding, or scraping
Full Definition of ABRASION
1
a : a wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction b : irritation
2
: an abraded area of the skin or mucous membrane
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Origin of ABRASION
Medieval Latin abrasion-, abrasio, from Latin abradere
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abrasion
noun abra·sion \ə-ˈbrā-zhən\
Medical Definition of ABRASION
1
: wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction
2
a : the rubbing or scraping of the surface layer of cells or tissue from an area of the skin or mucous membrane; also : a place so abraded b : the mechanical wearing away of the tooth surfaces by chewing
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