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
Moulting and desquamation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Moulting" instead a noun "Desquamation".
Moulting
Moulting noun - Periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles.
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Synonyms for Moulting
Desquamation and moulting are semantically related. You can use "Desquamation" instead a noun "Moulting".
Nearby Word: moulted
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- slough and desquamation
- slough and moulting
- peeling and desquamation
- peeling and moulting
- shedding and desquamation
- shedding and moulting
- depilation and desquamation
- depilation and moulting
- dropping and desquamation
- dropping and moulting
- exfoliation and desquamation
- exfoliation and moulting
- molting and desquamation
- molting and moulting
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