abrasion
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noun \ə-ˈbrā-zhən\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
See Examples of ABRASION
- abrasion of rocks by wind and water
- <walked away from the auto accident with only minor abrasions>
Origin of ABRASION
Medieval Latin abrasion-, abrasio, from Latin abradere
First Known Use: 1554
Rhymes with ABRASION
abra·sion
noun \ə-ˈbrā-zhən\ (Medical Dictionary)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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