SLOUGHING Synonyms

• the process whereby something is shed

• loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales

• peel off in scales

• spread by opening the leaves of

• cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters

• remove the surface, in scales or laminae

• come off in a very thin piece

• grow by producing or unfolding leaves

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

• necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

• undergo necrosis

• periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

• periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

• shed at an early stage of development

• an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

• to remove

• pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

• cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

• cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

• necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)