1) Organic phenomenon 2) Peeling 3) Shedding
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Desquamation ({ety|la|desquamare|to scrape the scales off a fish}), also called skin peeling, is the shedding of the outermost membrane or layer of a tissue, such as the skin. ==Skin== Normal, nonpathologic desquamation of the skin occurs when keratinocytes, after moving typically over about 14 days, are individually shed unnoticeably. In patholog...
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Shedding of an outer layer of skin in scales or shreds.
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• (n.) The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones.
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(L. de from + squama scale) the shedding of epithelial elements, chiefly of the skin, in scales or small sheets; exfoliation.
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(from the article `scarlet fever`) ...has a rough, sandpaper-like texture. This scarlet rash usually covers the entire body except for the area around the mouth, which remains pale. ...
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a peeling of gingival tissue; in cases of desquamative gingivitis, the tissues may appear smooth and shiny, with patches of bright red and gray. Surface tissue may peel away, exposing a raw, bleeding, painful surface.
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- the detachment of cells from the surface of an epithelium.
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<dermatology> The shedding of epithelial elements, chiefly of the skin, in scales or small sheets, exfoliation. ... Origin: L. De = from, squama = scale ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(des″kwә-ma´shәn) the shedding (exfoliation) of epithelial elements, chiefly of the skin, in scales or sheets. adj., desquam´ative., adj.
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Shedding of outer layer of skin (squames) or of cells from other epithelia.
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Des`qua·ma'tion noun [ Confer French
desquamation .]
(Medicine) The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: des′kwă-mā′shŭn Definitions: 1. The shedding of the cuticle in scales or of the outer layer of any surface.
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Desquamation: The shedding of the outer layers of the skin. For example, once the rash of measles fades, there is desquamation. The word comes from the Latin 'desquamare' meaning 'to scrape the scales off a fish.'
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The peeling or shedding of the epidermis. This type of skin condition can be treated by a dermatologist such as Dr. Miller.
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n] - loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
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desquamation 1. The loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales. 2. Etymology: from the Latin desquamare, meaning 'to scrape the scales off a fish'. For example, once the rash of measles fades, there is desquamation.
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peeling and shedding of outermost skin
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The process of removing scaly crusts which form on a surface.
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peeling noun loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
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Shedding (peeling-off) of scales or sheets of stratum corneum.
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The peeling or shedding of the epidermis.
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