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abrasion - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Abrasion: An abrasion or "excoriation" is a wearing away of the upper layer of skin as a result of applied friction force. In dentistry an "abrasion" is the wearing away of the tooth substance. ...
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Further Reading on abrasion
  • Corneal Abrasion ( WebMD )
    A corneal abrasion is a painful scrape or scratch of the surface of the clear part of the eye...A corneal abrasion is a painful scrape or scratch of the surface of the clear part of the eye. This clear...
  • Shoulder Problems and Injuries - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Minor shoulder problems , such as sore muscles and aches and pains , are common . Shoulder problems ...shoulder blade called the acromion. This rubbing or scraping may lead to abrasion or inflammation of...
  • Scrapes - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Scrapes ( abrasions ) are skin wounds that rub or tear off skin. Most scrapes are shallow and do not extend far into the skin, but some may remove several layers of skin.
  • Burns - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Most burns are minor injuries that occur at home or work . It is common to get a minor burn from hot ...rash"), carpets, or gym floor surfaces. They are usually both a scrape ( abrasion ) and a heat burn.
  • Bicycle Safety ( WebMD )
    Bicycling is a common means of transportation as well as an increasingly popular source of recreation , exercise , and sport . With ...attributable to bicycling range from common abrasions , cuts, and...


  • Foreign Body, Eye ( WebMD )
    From the occasional eyelash that wanders uninvited into your eye to the high - speed missile impact ...to try to remove the debris. For scratches on your cornea (called corneal abrasions ), the usual...
  • Eye Injuries ( WebMD )
    Eye injuries range from the very minor , such as getting soap in your eye , to the catastrophic ,...include such chemicals as Mace, tear gas, pepper spray, or hair spray. Corneal abrasions : The cornea can...
  • Corneal abrasion ( MedicineNet )
  • Dermabrasion ( MedicineNet )
  • Corneal Abrasion ( eMedicineHealth )



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