Definition of Desquamate

1. Verb. Peel off in scales. "Dry skin desquamates"

Exact synonyms: Peel Off
Generic synonyms: Exuviate, Molt, Moult, Shed, Slough
Derivative terms: Desquamation

Definition of Desquamate

1. v. i. To peel off in the form of scales; to scale off, as the skin in certain diseases.

Definition of Desquamate

1. Verb. To shed or peel ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Desquamate

1. [v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES]

Medical Definition of Desquamate

1. To peel off in the form of scales; to scale off, as the skin in certain diseases. Origin: L. Desquamatus, p. P. Of desquamare to scale off; de- + squama scale. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Desquamate

despots
despread
despreaded
despreading
despreads
despujolsite
despumate
despumated
despumates
despumating
despumation
despumations
despume
despumed
despuming
desquamate (current term)
desquamated
desquamates
desquamating
desquamation
desquamations
desquamative
desquamative interstitial pneumonia
desquamative pneumonia
desquamatory
dessauite
dessay
desse
dessert

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