ECDYSIS Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word ecdysis. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word ecdysis. (close relations)

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	molting				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
	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
	sloughing				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the process whereby something is shed
	molt				verbv
	noun • periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles verb • cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
	moult				verbv
	noun • periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles verb • cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
	moulting				verb, nounv, n
	noun • periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

Best Hypernyms For ECDYSIS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ecdysis, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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