defurfuration

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noun

The shedding of the epidermis in the form of fine scales.

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branny desquamation
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Meanings

noundefurfuration (uncountable)
  1. uncountabledermatologyThe shedding of the epidermis in the form of fine scales.

    Synonyms: branny desquamation

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe shedding of the epidermis in the form of fine scales.

Similar
branny desquamation
Also see
branny desquamation

Origin

From de- + furfuration.

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APA

defurfuration. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defurfuration

MLA

“defurfuration.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defurfuration. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “defurfuration,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defurfuration.

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