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Abrasion

Abrasion

1. (Science: pathology) The wearing away of a substance or structure (such as the skin or the teeth) through some unusual or abnormal mechanical process.

2. (Science: clinical sign) a superficial injury to the skin or other body tissue caused by rubbing or scraping resulting in an area of body surface denuded of skin or mucous membrane.


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Digestion, ect. **Revised**

... indicates that you have been working on the problem (like for 1) I understand that this has to do with the shape of the teeth or the way the teeth abrasion but I do not see what is the relationship, etc...). Then we will gladly help you. Correcting and explaining, or just explaining where it is ...

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by canalon
Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:18 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Digestion, ect. **Revised**
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The Fiber Disease

... clothes and children's clothes are washed together. Microscopic particles of glass are held in the clothing and rubbed against the skin causing abrasion scars that go undiagnosed at the doctors.

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by London
Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:58 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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