Slough \Slough\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sloughed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Sloughing}.] (Med.)
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.
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