脱落,剥离
Desquamation \Des`qua*ma"tion\, n. [Cf. F. desquamation.] (Med.) The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones.
desquamation n : loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales [syn: {peeling}, {shedding}]