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chemabrasion /chem·abra·sion/ (kēm″-ah-bra´zhun) superficial destruction of the epidermis and the dermis by application of a cauterant to the skin; done to remove scars, tattoos, etc. chemabrasion [kem′əbrā′zhən] Etymology: Gk, chemeia, alchemy; L, ab + radere, to scrape off a method of treating scars, chromatosis, or other skin disorders by applying chemicals that remove the surface layers of skin cells. See also chemical cauterization, chemosurgery. chemabrasion superficial destruction of the epidermis and the upper layer of the dermis by application of a cauterant to the skin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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an extremely caustic acid, used in clinical chemistry to precipitate proteins and applied topically in chemabrasion and to remove warts. an extremely caustic acid, used in clinical chemistry to precipitate proteins and applied topically in chemabrasion and to remove warts. |
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