ecdysis

名词 ecdysis:

1. periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
   同义词：molt, molting, moult, moulting

ec.dy.sis

n.（名词）
【复数】 ec.dy.ses[-sôz.]
The shedding of an outer integument or layer of skin, as by insects, crustaceans, and snakes; molting.
蜕毛，蜕皮，蜕化：脱去一层外壳或皮层，如昆虫、甲壳纲动物和蛇的蜕皮；蜕毛

来源：
Greek ekdusis [a stripping off]
希腊语 ekdusis [脱去]
from ekduein [to take off]
源自 ekduein [脱去]
ek- [out, off] * see ecto-
ek- [去，出] *参见 ecto-
duein [to put on]
duein [加上]