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ABRASAO [1 record]

Record 1 2010-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
DEF

An excoriation, or circumscribed removal of the superficial layers of skin or mucous membrane.

OBS

The term "erosion" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Lésion cutanéomuqueuse très superficielle, abrasant l'épiderme et le sommet des papilles dermiques, qui guérit sans cicatrices.

OBS

Le terme «érosion» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Piel
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