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Definition of Exfoliation

1. Noun. The peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin. "Exfoliation is increased by sunburn"

2. Noun. A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin.

Definition of Exfoliation

1. n. The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.

Definition of Exfoliation

1. Noun. The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated. ¹

2. Noun. The loss of leaves from a plant. ¹

3. Noun. The removal of a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Exfoliation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Exfoliation

1. A falling off in scales or layers. Origin: L. Exfoliatio This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Exfoliation

exfiltrate exfiltrated exfiltrates exfiltrating exfiltration exfiltration operation exfiltrations exflagellation exfoliant exfoliants

exfoliate exfoliated exfoliates exfoliatin exfoliating exfoliation (current term) exfoliation of lens exfoliation syndrome exfoliations exfoliative

exfoliative dermatitis exfoliative gastritis exfoliator exfoliators exformation exgratia exh exhalable exhalant exhalants

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