Definition

The process of shedding the outer layer of skin.

Example

After the sunburn healed, there was noticeable desquamation on my shoulders.

Conversation

I heard that after a skin rash, people often experience desquamation.

Yeah, I've read about that! It's pretty interesting how the skin heals.

Right? I didn't know the term until I looked it up.

It's a bit of a fancy word, but it makes sense when you see it happen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Desquamation → It is formed from "desquamare" (meaning to flake off) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process). The word describes the process of shedding or peeling off the outer layer of skin or other surfaces.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'flaking off' ('desquamare') as a way to remember that desquamation refers to the process of shedding skin.

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