abrasion

abrasion /abra·sion/ (ah-bra´zhun)

1. a rubbing or scraping off through unusual or abnormal action; see also planing.

2. a rubbed or scraped area on skin or mucous membrane.

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a·bra·sion (-brzhn)

n.

1. A scraping away of a portion of a surface.

2. The wearing down or rubbing away or removal of the superficial layers of skin or mucous membrane in a limited area.

3. The pathological wearing away of tooth substance by mechanical means; grinding.

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Abrasion

Also called a scrape. The rubbing away of the skin surface by friction against another rough surface.

Mentioned in: Corneal Abrasion, Wounds

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abrasion

[əbrā′zhən]

Etymology: L, abradere, to scrape off

a scraping or rubbing away of a surface, such as skin or teeth, by friction. Abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee; of therapy, as in dermabrasion for the removal of scar tissue; or of normal function, such as the wearing down of a tooth by mastication. Compare laceration. See also bruxism, friction burn. abrade, v., abrasive, adj.

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abrasion (brā´zhn),

n 1. the abnormal wearing away of a substance or tissue by a mechanical process.
n 2. the pathologic wearing away of tooth structure by an external mechanical source, most commonly incorrect toothbrushing methods.

Abrasion.

abrasion, dentifrice,

n the wearing away of the cementum and dentin of an exposed root by an abrasive-containing dentifrice.

abrasion resistance,

n See resistance, abrasion.

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abrasion

a wound caused by rubbing or scraping the skin or mucous membrane. A 'skinned knee' and a 'rope burn' are common examples.

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dental abrasion

abnormal wearing away of tooth substance caused by mechanical process such as chewing of rocks or metal cages.

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abrasion

Dentistry The wearing away of enamel Dermatology A scrape; superficial injury to a mucocutaneous surface caused by rubbing or scraping from a sharp object, resulting in an area of body surface denuded of skin or mucous membrane Pathology The wearing away of a substance or structure–such as the skin or the teeth through a mechanical process

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Patient discussion about abrasion.

Q. Eczema tic itching leads making his skin reddish and abraded. My brothers eczema is very vulnerable to allergens. In spite of steps taken to eliminate this we have not succeeded much. His medicines do not help him. They cannot cure this immune disorder. They have started showing some side effects. His fight for eczema tic itching starts again once he stops his medicines. Eczema tic itching leads making his skin reddish and abraded. If any diet can help then please guide?

A. Though food can also trigger eczema symptoms. Thus you must avoid cow`s milk, eggs, shellfish. Avoid dusty areas, pollution. His doctor would have told about the allergens to be avoided just follow them. You can also make him have raw food. It’s said that they help reduce on the return of the symptoms. Use anything as natural as possible, like soaps, clothing and anything which is unnatural. This will help for the eczematic impact to reduce.
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