| branny desquamation | The shedding of the epidermis in the form of fine scales. Synonym: branny desquamation. Origin: L. De, away from, + furfur, bran (05 Mar 2000) |
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| desquamation | <dermatology> The shedding of epithelial elements, chiefly of the skin, in scales or small sheets, exfoliation. Origin: L. De = from, squama = scale (18 Nov 1997) |
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| branny | Denoting desquamation of small husk-like scales. Origin: M.E. Bran, broken coat of cereal grain (05 Mar 2000) |
| branny tetter | <dermatology> Dried skin that flakes free from the scalp. (27 Sep 1997) |