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Definition of Shedding
1. Noun. The process whereby something is shed.
Exact synonyms: Sloughing
Specialized synonyms: Abscission, Ecdysis, Molt, Molting, Moult, Moulting
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Derivative terms: Shed, Slough
Specialized synonyms: Abscission, Ecdysis, Molt, Molting, Moult, Moulting
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Derivative terms: Shed, Slough
2. Noun. Loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales.
Exact synonyms: Desquamation, Peeling
Generic synonyms: Organic Phenomenon
Derivative terms: Desquamate, Peel
Generic synonyms: Organic Phenomenon
Derivative terms: Desquamate, Peel
Definition of Shedding
1. n. The act of shedding, separating, or casting off or out; as, the shedding of blood.
Definition of Shedding
1. shed [v] - See also: shed
Medical Definition of Shedding
1. 1. The act of shedding, separating, or casting off or out; as, the shedding of blood. 2. That which is shed, or cast off. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)