What is another word for desquamation?
54 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ dɪskwəmˈe͡ɪʃən], [ dɪskwəmˈeɪʃən], [ d_ɪ_s_k_w_ə_m_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]
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Synonyms for Desquamation:
n.
• desquamation (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun) • phenomenon (noun) • shedding (noun)Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- nudity,
- exhibitionism,
- respite,
- scratch,
- suspension,
- cast,
- bareness,
- incision,
- contriteness,
- foliation,
- depilation,
- scrawl,
- dent,
- stratification,
- shell,
- molting,
- hiatus,
- recess,
- exfoliation,
- exposure,
- Nudation,
- scaling,
- abrasion,
- friction,
- trichosis,
- chasm,
- exuviae,
- attrition,
- prick,
- uncovering,
- altogether,
- undress,
- desquamate,
- Furfuration,
- denudation,
- baring,
- erosion,
- excoriation,
- dishabille,
- sloughing,
- scar,
- gap,
- removal,
- decortication,
- slough.
How to use "Desquamation" in context?
Desquamation is the natural process of sloughing skin cells off the surface of the body. This occurs in response to skin damage, such as sunburn, or skin irritation. The cells are usually shed in a thin, wet film that Mayo Clinic describes as "a sign that the skin is healing.
Homophones for Desquamation:
- discontinue, dish antenna, designation, desmodium, desmidium, designatum, decimation, descant on, dissemination, Decantation, documentation.
Hyponym for Desquamation:
n.
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phenomenon
organic phenomenon.
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phenomenon
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