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Definition of Scurf
1. Noun. (botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts.
Generic synonyms: Bit, Chip, Flake, Fleck, Scrap
Derivative terms: Scurfy
2. Noun. A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin.
Generic synonyms: Bit, Chip, Flake, Fleck, Scrap
Specialized synonyms: Dander, Dandruff
Derivative terms: Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate
Definition of Scurf
1. n. Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff.
Definition of Scurf
1. Noun. A skin disease. ¹
2. Noun. The flakes of skin that fall off as a result of a skin disease. ¹
3. Noun. Any crust-like formations on the skin. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Scurf
1. scaly or shredded dry skin [n -S]
Medical Definition of Scurf
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1. Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff.
2. Hence, the foul remains of anything adherent. "The scurf is worn away of each committed crime." (Dryden)
3. Anything like flakes or scales adhering to a surface. "There stood a hill not far, whose grisly top Belched fire and rolling smoke; the rest entire Shone with a glossy scurf." (Milton)
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