(dē-fŭr'fŭr-ā'shŭn), The shedding of the epidermis in the form of fine scales. Synonym(s): branny desquamation [L. de, away from, + furfur, bran]
defurfuration
(dē″fĕr-fū-rā′shŭn) [″ + furfur, bran] Shedding of epidermis in scales; branny desquamation. It may occur in various skin conditions, including seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), psoriasis, ichthyosis, and eczema.