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desquamate

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des·qua·mate (dskw-mt)
v.
To shed, peel, or come off in scales. Used of skin.
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Because the keratinizing squamous epithelium continues to desquamate and expand, thereby causing erosion of the surrounding structures, the cholesteatoma sac must be removed completely.
Cholesteatoma of the maxillary sinus by Karthik, Shamanna / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
If the insult is discontinued, cells desquamate and goblet cell hyperplasia occurs to increase the protective mucous layer.
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They desquamate these surface irregularities from the protective layer of the skin.
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