Definitions

1. verb

to remove or cover with a scurf or scale, especially the skin

“The wound began to descure, revealing new, healthy skin underneath.”

2. verb

to come off or flake off in scales

“The paint on the old house was descuring due to weathering.”

3. noun

a scurf or scale that has come off

“The descures from the wound were washed away with soap and water.”