Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desquamation
Noun
/dɛskwəˈmeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of shedding or peeling off the outer layer of skin.
Examples
- After the sunburn, she experienced desquamation as her skin began to heal.
- The doctor explained that desquamation is a normal part of the skin’s renewal process.
Meaning
Desquamation occurs naturally as the skin renews itself, helping to maintain healthy skin by removing dead cells.
Synonyms
- Peeling
- Shedding
- Exfoliation
