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.

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

• decimate,
• desquamation.

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