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abrasion

One entry found for abrasion.
Main Entry: abra·sion
Pronunciation: &-'brA-zh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Medieval Latin abrasion-, abrasio, from Latin abradere
1 a : a wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction b : IRRITATION
2 : an abraded area of the skin or mucous membrane