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excoriation

ex·co·ria·tion

UK/ˈɛks.kɔ.ɹi.eɪʃən/ US/ɛˈkskɔriˌeɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

Synonyms
2.

Origin

From excoriate + -ion.

Phrases

  • excoriation disorder

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