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noun. specialized uk / əˈbreɪ.ʒ ə n / us / əˈbreɪ.ʒ ə n / Add to word list. [ U ] geology, engineering. the process of rubbing away the surface of something: There seems to have been some abrasion of the surface. [ C ] medical. a place where the surface of something, such as skin, has been rubbed away: She had a small abrasion on her knee.
a place where the surface of something, such as skin, has been rubbed away: She had a small abrasion on her knee. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. damage to the body. injury He was treated for minor injuries. wound Most of the casualties had gunshot wounds.
An abrasion is a partial thickness wound caused by damage to the skin. [1] It can be superficial involving only the epidermis to deep, involving the deep dermis. Abrasions usually involve minimal bleeding. [2]
abrasion. noun. /əˈbreɪʒn/ (specialist) [countable] a damaged area of the skin where it has been rubbed against something hard and rough. He suffered cuts and abrasions to the face. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
noun. specialized uk / əˈbreɪ.ʒ ə n / us / əˈbreɪ.ʒ ə n / Add to word list. [ U ] geology, engineering. the process of rubbing away the surface of something: There seems to have been some abrasion of the surface. [ C ] medical. a place where the surface of something, such as skin, has been rubbed away: She had a small abrasion on her knee.
14 sty 2024 · Abrasions are superficial cuts or scrapes to skin that occur due to impact, pressure, or friction. They range from minor to severe and can occur anywhere on the body, including the face,...
abrasion. noun. abra· sion ə-ˈbrā-zhən. Synonyms of abrasion. 1. a. : a wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction. b. : irritation. 2. : an abraded area of the skin or mucous membrane. Synonyms. bruise. graze. scrape. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of abrasion in a Sentence.
