desquamate
/'deskwəmeit/
Definition
- Verb:
- To peel off in scales or flakes: This verb describes the process where skin, especially dry skin, sheds its outermost layer in small, thin pieces. It is a medical or biological term often used to describe a natural process or a symptom of certain conditions.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- After the sunburn healed, her skin began to desquamate.
- In some dermatological conditions, the skin can desquamate excessively.
Advanced Usage
- Medical/Clinical Context: The term is primarily used in medical, dermatological, or biological descriptions.
- The patient presented with skin that would desquamate at the slightest touch.
Variants and Related Words
- Desquamation (n): The process or act of peeling off in scales.
- The desquamation was a side effect of the medication.
Synonyms
- Peel
- Flake (off)
- Exfoliate (in a biological/medical sense)
- Shed
Antonyms
- Adhere
- Cling
Verb
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peel off in scales
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dry skin desquamates
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