excoriation

noun

ex·​co·​ri·​a·​tion (ˌ)ek-ˌskōr-ē-ˈā-shən, -ˌskȯr- How to pronounce excoriation (audio)
1
: the act of abrading or wearing off the skin
chafing and excoriation of the skin
2
: a raw irritated lesion (as of the skin or a mucosal surface)
excoriate transitive verb
excoriated; excoriating

Dictionary Entries Near excoriation

Cite this Entry

“Excoriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/excoriation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on excoriation

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!