DESQUAMATION Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
desquamation.
(exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word desquamation. (close relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word desquamation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DESQUAMATION
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peeling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales | ||||||||
scaling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of arranging in a graduated series • act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale • ascent by or as if by a ladder | ||||||||
flaking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a crystal of snow • a person with an unusual or odd personality • a small fragment of something broken off from the whole verb • form into flakes • cover with flakes or as if with flakes • come off in flakes or thin small pieces | ||||||||
shedding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process whereby something is shed • loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales |
Best Hypernyms For DESQUAMATION
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
desquamation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
exfoliation
molt
shedding
Phrases (1)
organic phenomenon