👉 In the context of medicine, umbonation is a medical procedure that involves the removal or replacement of a portion of the skin from the body. It is typically performed to treat conditions such as cancer, burns, or injuries where the skin has been damaged or removed due to surgery or other procedures. The term "umbonation" comes from the Greek word "umbos," which means "skin" or "covering," and "ana," which is a Latin prefix meaning "to remove." It refers to
