desquamation

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Noun desquamation has 1 sense

desquamation, peeling, shedding - loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
--₁ is a kind of organic phenomenon

Derived form: verb desquamate₁

Definitions from the Web

Desquamation

Noun:

The process in which the outer layer of the skin, usually the epidermis, peels off or sheds.

Example sentence:

After spending a long time at the beach, you may notice desquamation as your sunburned skin starts to peel.

Verb:

To shed or peel off the outer layer of the skin.

Example sentence:

During the healing process, the injured area may desquamate as new skin starts to form.

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