derramamiento

Definitions of derramamiento
  1. noun
    the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
    synonyms: desbordamiento, excedente de población
  2. noun
    the process whereby something is shed
    synonyms: derrame, desprendimiento, efusión
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    types:
    muda
    periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
    type of:
    proceso biológico
    a process occurring in living organisms
  3. noun
    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
    synonyms: atrofia, contracción, derretimiento, desperdicio, despilfarro, dilapidación, marasmo
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    síntoma
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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