SINCE 1828
exfoliation
noun
ex·fo·li·a·tion
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Medical Definition of exfoliation
: the action or process of exfoliating: as
a
: the peeling of the horny layer of the skin (as in some skin diseases)
b
: the shedding of surface components (as cells from internal body surfaces)
c
: the shedding of a superficial layer of bone or of a tooth or part of a tooth
Other Words from exfoliation
exfoliative
\ eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt-iv
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adjective
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adjective
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