Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The process of desquamating; a scaling or exfoliation, as of skin or bone; especially, separation of the epidermis in scales or patches: a common result of certain diseases, as scarlatina.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Med.) The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones.
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- noun medicine The
shedding of the outer layers of theskin . For example, once the rash of measles fades, there is desquamation.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
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Examples
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Eczema (dermatitis) - Erythema with crusting, scaling, itching, and desquamation.
Chapter 9 1993
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If recovery is prompt and desquamation (scaling) is in progress, warm baths may be applied for a few days.
Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration Louis Dechmann
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The packs, once begun, should be continued, once a day, during and a few days after desquamation.
Hydriatic treatment of Scarlet Fever in its Different Forms Charles Munde
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Towards the close of the disease, after desquamation has begun, the temperature of the room may be kept at 70°, as then the fever and heat have subsided and the delicate skin of the patient requires a comfortable temperature.
Hydriatic treatment of Scarlet Fever in its Different Forms Charles Munde
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This examination by the inspector is necessary because the Department of Health must have official information as to the completion of desquamation before a child is dismissed from observation.
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At the beginning of the second week desquamation, or scaling, begins, the skin peeling off in minute flakes.
Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration Louis Dechmann
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Bacteria are always found on and in this layer, but the conditions for growth here are not very favorable and the surface is constantly cleansed by desquamation.
Disease and Its Causes William Thomas Councilman
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Healthy children must be strictly seperated from the sick till the end of desquamation or scaling -- a period of four to six weeks.
Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration Louis Dechmann
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It is most contagious at the height of the disease and during desquamation.
The Care and Feeding of Children A Catechism for the Use of Mothers and Children's Nurses L. Emmett Holt
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No case of measles shall be discharged from observation until the Department has been notified, the case examined by an inspector to see if desquamation is entirely completed, and the premises ordered fumigated.
ruzuzu commented on the word desquamation
Ew.
October 20, 2015
bilby commented on the word desquamation
Why did I scroll down to the visuals?
October 20, 2015