desquamation meaning

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desquamation (noun): loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales.

Definition of desquamation

  1. loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales

    Synonyms: peeling, shedding

    Type of: organic phenomenon

    Related forms: desquamate

Scrabble score: 24 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ON · 12-letter words

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