How Do You Spell DESQUAMATE?

Pronunciation: [dɪskwˈɒme͡ɪt] (IPA)

Desquamate is a medical term that refers to the shedding of the outermost layer of skin. The word is pronounced as "dɛskwə.meɪt", with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word clarifies that the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced as "ə", which stands for the schwa sound, commonly found in unstressed syllables. The "ate" ending in desquamate is a common suffix in medical terminology that denotes action or process, like in the words animate, communicate, and regurgitate.

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DESQUAMATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Desquamate is a verb that refers to the process of shedding or peeling off outer layers of skin, typically in small scales or flakes. This term is commonly used in the fields of dermatology and pathology to describe the natural exfoliation of dead or damaged skin cells.

    When the skin undergoes desquamation, the outermost layer called the epidermis sloughs off, revealing a fresh layer of skin beneath. This process is normal and necessary for the regeneration and renewal of healthy skin.

    Desquamation can occur as part of the body's natural physiological processes, such as during the natural shedding of dead skin cells. It can also be associated with certain diseases or conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, or other inflammatory skin disorders. In these cases, the desquamation process may be abnormal, causing excessive flaking, itching, or discomfort.

    Dermatologists and healthcare professionals may use desquamate as a clinical term when describing the presence or severity of desquamation in a patient. They may assess the degree and patterns of desquamation to determine the underlying cause or monitor the progression of certain skin conditions.

    Overall, desquamate refers to the act or process of shedding or peeling off skin cells, which is a natural and essential part of maintaining healthy skin.

  2. To shred, peel, or scale off, noting the casting off of the epidermis in scales or shreds, or the shedding of the outer layer of any surface.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To peel off as scales.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DESQUAMATE

  • sesquamate
  • xesquamate
  • cesquamate
  • fesquamate
  • resquamate
  • eesquamate
  • dwsquamate
  • dssquamate
  • ddsquamate
  • drsquamate
  • d4squamate
  • d3squamate
  • deaquamate
  • dezquamate
  • dexquamate
  • dedquamate
  • deequamate
  • dewquamate
  • des1uamate

Etymology of DESQUAMATE

The word "desquamate" originated from the Latin term "desquamatus", which is the past participle of "desquamare". "Desquamare" is formed by combining the prefix "de-" meaning "off" or "away", and "squamare", which means "to scale" or "to flake". Hence, "desquamate" refers to the process of shedding or peeling off in scales or flakes, particularly when describing the skin.

Similar spelling words for DESQUAMATE

Conjugate verb Desquamate

CONDITIONAL

I would desquamate
you would desquamate
he/she/it would desquamate
we would desquamate
they would desquamate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be desquamating
you would be desquamating
he/she/it would be desquamating
we would be desquamating
they would be desquamating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have desquamate
you would have desquamate
he/she/it would have desquamate
we would have desquamate
they would have desquamate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been desquamating
you would have been desquamating
he/she/it would have been desquamating
we would have been desquamating
they would have been desquamating

FUTURE

I will desquamate
you will desquamate
he/she/it will desquamate
we will desquamate
they will desquamate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be desquamating
you will be desquamating
he/she/it will be desquamating
we will be desquamating
they will be desquamating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have desquamated
you will have desquamated
he/she/it will have desquamated
we will have desquamated
they will have desquamated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been desquamating
you will have been desquamating
he/she/it will have been desquamating
we will have been desquamating
they will have been desquamating

IMPERATIVE

you desquamate
we let´s desquamate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to desquamate

PAST

I desquamated
you desquamated
he/she/it desquamated
we desquamated
they desquamated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was desquamating
you were desquamating
he/she/it was desquamating
we were desquamating
they were desquamating

PAST PARTICIPLE

desquamated

PAST PERFECT

I had desquamated
you had desquamated
he/she/it had desquamated
we had desquamated
they had desquamated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been desquamating
you had been desquamating
he/she/it had been desquamating
we had been desquamating
they had been desquamating

PRESENT

I desquamate
you desquamate
he/she/it desquamates
we desquamate
they desquamate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am desquamating
you are desquamating
he/she/it is desquamating
we are desquamating
they are desquamating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

desquamating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have desquamated
you have desquamated
he/she/it has desquamated
we have desquamated
they have desquamated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been desquamating
you have been desquamating
he/she/it has been desquamating
we have been desquamating
they have been desquamating

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