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Sloughing: meaning, definitions and examples

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sloughing

 

[ ˈslʌfɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

The process of shedding dead skin cells from the body, typically as a result of sunburn or a skin condition.

Synonyms

exfoliation, peeling, shedding

Examples of usage

  • The sloughing of dead skin cells is a natural part of the body's renewal process.
  • She experienced sloughing of skin after getting a severe sunburn.
  • The doctor explained that the sloughing of skin is important for maintaining healthy skin.
  • The sloughing process can be accelerated with the use of certain skincare products.
  • After the treatment, you may notice some sloughing of skin as the damaged cells are shed.
  • The sloughing of dead skin cells can help to reveal younger, healthier skin underneath.

Translations

Translations of the word "sloughing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esfoliação

🇮🇳 छाल उतरना

🇩🇪 Abschuppung

🇮🇩 pengelupasan

🇺🇦 лущення

🇵🇱 złuszczanie się

🇯🇵 剥離 (はくり)

🇫🇷 desquamation

🇪🇸 descamación

🇹🇷 dökülme

🇰🇷 박리

🇸🇦 تقشير

🇨🇿 olupování

🇸🇰 olupovanie

🇨🇳 蜕皮 (tuìpí)

🇸🇮 luščenje

🇮🇸 flögnun

🇰🇿 қабыршақтану

🇬🇪 კანის აქერცვლა

🇦🇿 qabıq soyulması

🇲🇽 descamación

Etymology

The word 'sloughing' originated from the Old English word 'slogian', meaning 'to shed or peel off'. Over time, the term evolved to describe the process of shedding dead skin cells in medical contexts. The concept of sloughing is essential for maintaining healthy skin and is often associated with renewal and regeneration.

See also: slough.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,509, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.