Desquamation
Desquamation noun - Loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales.
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Synonyms for Desquamation
Exfoliation and desquamation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exfoliation" instead a noun "Desquamation".
Exfoliation
Exfoliation noun - The peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin.
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Synonyms for Exfoliation
Desquamation and exfoliation are semantically related. You can use "Desquamation" instead a noun "Exfoliation".
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- hull and desquamation
- hull and exfoliation
- peel and desquamation
- peel and exfoliation
- pellicle and desquamation
- pellicle and exfoliation
- bark and desquamation
- bark and exfoliation
- peeling and desquamation
- peeling and exfoliation
- shedding and desquamation
- shedding and exfoliation
- depilation and desquamation
- depilation and exfoliation
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