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Desquamation
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DesquamationThe shedding of cells from the surface of the skin or mucous membranes.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Mucous
Adj. Relating to or resembling mucus.
Membranes
Also know as the bag of waters, this thin sac contains the amniotic fluid and the fetus. The membranes will either rupture spontaneously during labor or be ruptured to speed up labor.
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Desquamate
To shed the outer layers of the skin.
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Deltoid
The triangular muscle of the shoulder.
Dependence
A state of absolute need, both physical and psychological.
Depilatory
A substance that temporarily removes hair from the skin.
Dermabrasion
A procedure that removes scars, tattoos or other skin defects with fine sandpaper or a high-speed brush.
Desensitization
Reducing or eliminating sensitivity to a particular substance.
Desquamation
Devascularization
Interruption of blood circulation to part of the body.
Diagnose
To identify a disease.
Dialysis
A treatment to remove certain molecules from the blood, particularly in people with kidney failure.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Mucous
Adj. Relating to or resembling mucus.
Membranes
Also know as the bag of waters, this thin sac contains the amniotic fluid and the fetus. The membranes will either rupture spontaneously during labor or be ruptured to speed up labor.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Desquamate
To shed the outer layers of the skin.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Deltoid
The triangular muscle of the shoulder.
Dependence
A state of absolute need, both physical and psychological.
Depilatory
A substance that temporarily removes hair from the skin.
Dermabrasion
A procedure that removes scars, tattoos or other skin defects with fine sandpaper or a high-speed brush.
Desensitization
Reducing or eliminating sensitivity to a particular substance.
Desquamation
Devascularization
Interruption of blood circulation to part of the body.
Diagnose
To identify a disease.
Dialysis
A treatment to remove certain molecules from the blood, particularly in people with kidney failure.
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