0
Debriding, debridement (of dead tissue); exfoliation; abrasion if it's accidental, or if the entire layer is scraped (torn off), it's known as an avulsion.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoDermabrasion
Abrasion is the medical term meaning a scrape of the superficial skin layers.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago"Abrasion" is the medical term for a scrape.
Abrasion.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoSkin scraping is the medical term for scrape of the skin surface.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoIf a professional does it, it's called "dermabrasion". If you try to do it yourself, it's called "stupid."
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoA shave biopsy uses a sharp instrument to scrape skin lesions for pathological examination. Curettage uses a sharp instrument to scrape and remove skin lesions.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoDermabration
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the medical term meaning lesion caused by a scraping away of the skin's surface that is susceptible to infection?
avulsionsyou should see a doctor. thats nasty.abrasionAbrasis
What is the medical term meaning skin-like?
Dermoid is the medical term meaning skin-like
What is the medical term meaning purulent skin condition?
Pyoderma is the medical term meaning any purulent skin condition.
What is the medical term meaning skin tag?
Acrochordon is the medical term meaning skin tag. Skin tags can occur in areas of high friction.
What is the medical term meaning scrape of the skin in which tiny blood vessels in the epidermis or outer layer of the skin break?
An abrasion is the medical term meaning scrape of the skin in which tiny blood vessels in the epidermis or outer layer of the skin break.
What is the medical term meaning skin infection?
"Infection".
What is the medical term for abnormal skin?
Hyperpigmentation is the medical term meaning excessively darkened skin.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the surface of the skin?
The top layer of skin is called the epidermis; epidermal is the medical term meaning pertaining to the skin's surface.
What is the medical term meaning dermatomycosis?
Dermatomycosis is the medical term meaning fungal disease of the skin.
What is the medical term meaning Tb skin test?
The medical term meaning Tb skin test is Mantoux. It's a term that refers to a skin test to check for tuburculosis.
What is the medical term for abnormally darkened skin?
Hyperpigmentation is the medical term meaning excessively darkened skin.
What is abrasion and how do you pronounce it?
(a-bray-zhon) - A minor wound in which the surface of the skin or a mucous membrane is worn away by rubbing or scraping.
