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Dermabrasion
Medical Definition: | Planing of the skin by mechanical means, as by fine sandpaper, wire brushes, or other abrasive materials. It is used to remove acne scars and dermal nevi. (From Dorland, 28th ed & Stedman, 26th ed) |
Guide Notes: | mechanical planing of the skin; do not use /util except by MeSH definition |
Dermabrasion Medical Definitions and Terms
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