Sloughing: meaning, definitions and examples
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sloughing
[ ˈslʌfɪŋ ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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sloughing |
Used primarily in medical or biological contexts, referring to the process where dead tissue is naturally removed from a living organism.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
- Abblättern
- Schuppen
🇮🇩 pengelupasan
🇺🇦 лущення
🇵🇱 złuszczanie się
🇯🇵 剥離 (はくり)
🇫🇷 desquamation
- exfoliation
- pelage
🇪🇸 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.
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- 24506 trenchant
- 24507 barest
- 24508 bulldozer
- 24509 sloughing
- 24510 hierarchically
- 24511 overlie
- 24512 deliberating
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