Defn: The dead mass separating from a foul sore; the dead part which separates from the living tissue in mortification.
SLOUGH
Slough, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sloughed; p. pr. & vb. n. Sloughing.]
(Med.)
Defn: To form a slough; to separate in the form of dead matter from the living tissues; — often used with off, or away; as, a sloughing ulcer; the dead tissues slough off slowly.
SLOUGH
Slough, v. t.
Defn: To cast off; to discard as refuse. New tint the plumage of the birds, And slough decay from grazing herds. Emerson.
SLOUGHING
Slough"ing, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The act of casting off the skin or shell, as do insects and crustaceans; ecdysis.
SLOUGHY
Slough"y, a.
Defn: Full of sloughs, miry.
SLOUGHY
Slough"y, a.