excoriation

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  • Noun:
    an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
    severe censure

Word Origin

excoriation (n.)
mid-15c., from Medieval Latin excoriationem (nominative excoriatio), from past participle stem of Late Latin excoriare (see excoriate).

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