Etymed
dermabrasion
Definition
Surgical procedure involving the removal of the outer layer of skin by abrasion
Clinical context
A 28-year-old woman presents with severe acne scarring on her face. She has tried multiple medical therapies without significant improvement. The dermatologist recommends dermabrasion to remove the damaged epidermal layer and promote smoother skin regeneration.
Mnemonic
DERMABRASION = DERMIS (skin layer) + ABRADE (scrape off) + SION (process)