Which term means "an injury caused by scraping away of the skin surface"?

a. alopecia
b. contusion
c. abrasion
d. dermatome


c
Explanation:
a. alopecia: condition of baldness
b. contusion: a bruise
c. abrasion: correct
d. dermatome: instrument used to cut skin

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