desquamation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
    peeling; shedding.

WordNet

Des`qua*ma"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. desquamation.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones.

Webster 1913