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desquamation

NOUN
shedding
Synonyms
STRONG
dropping exfoliating exuviating molting
WEAK


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Desquamation going on; pustules shrunk and drying on limbs.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin

Relaxation of Treatment towards the end of the third period— Continuation of Packs during and after Desquamation 57 81.

From Hydriatic treatment of Scarlet Fever in its Different Forms by Munde, Charles

Period of Desquamation, or Peeling off 16 7.

From Hydriatic treatment of Scarlet Fever in its Different Forms by Munde, Charles

Desquamation of the epidermis is the invariable feature of all cases, and it usually commences between the fourth and eighth days.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

Desquamation of the involved surface may be a prominent or a very insignificant feature.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various




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