desquamate vs shed

desquamate is not a noun while shed is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
desquamate	No	No	Yes	No
shed	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, shed is a hypernym of desquamate; that is, shed is a word with a broader meaning than desquamate:

Other hypernyms of desquamate include exuviate, molt, moult, slough.

desquamate (noun)	shed (noun)
	an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

desquamate (adjective)	shed (adjective)
	shed at an early stage of development

desquamate (verb)	shed (verb)
peel off in scales	cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
	cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
	to remove
	pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities