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.

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Word Description / Examples
sloughing

Used primarily in medical or biological contexts, referring to the process where dead tissue is naturally removed from a living organism.

  • The surgical wound is sloughing off dead tissue as it heals
shedding

Often used in reference to animals losing fur, hair, or skin as part of a natural process, but can also refer to leaves falling from trees.

  • The dog is shedding its winter coat
peeling

Can be used in both medical and everyday contexts to describe the removal of a thin layer, such as skin peeling after a sunburn or the peel of fruit.

  • My skin is peeling after spending too much time in the sun
exfoliation

Common in skincare and beauty contexts, describing the removal of dead skin cells from the surface of the skin to improve texture and appearance.

  • Regular exfoliation can help maintain a healthy and glowing complexion

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.