Which term means a scraping away of the skin surface by friction?
A) cicatrix
B) contusion
C) abrasion
D) keratosis
C
Explanation: Abrasion is a scraping away of the skin surface by friction. A cicatrix is a scar. A contusion is a collection of blood under the skin with pain and swelling. Keratosis is an abnormal condition of hard (skin).
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