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The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones.

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  1. n. The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones.
  2. n. loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
  3. The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones.
  4. The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in theform of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones.
  5. n. loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales