decortication
[ dee-kawr-ti-key-shuhn ]
/ diˌkɔr tɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
noun
the act or process of decorticating.
Also de·cor·ti·za·tion [dee-kawr-tuh-zey-shuhn]. /diˌkɔr təˈzeɪ ʃən/. Surgery. the removal of the cortex, the enveloping membrane, or a fibrinous covering from an organ or structure.
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Origin of decortication
1615–25; <Latin dēcorticātiōn- (stem of dēcorticātiō) the act of peeling off bark. See decorticate, -ion
Words nearby decortication
decorative, decorative art, decorator, decorous, decorticate, decortication, decorum, decoupage, decouple, decoupling, decoy
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Example sentences from the Web for decortication
In the province of Ch-kiang, where I am now writing, decortication is effected in the field.
Three Years in Western China|Alexander HosieSince the plant is grown on rocky lands, the leaves may be cut and conveyed to the decortication plant at any season of the year.
The History of Cuba, vol. 5|Willis Fletcher JohnsonDecortication by steam having been effected, the work of M. Favier ceases, and the process is carried forward by M. Fremy.
Medical definitions for decortication
decortication
[ dē-kôr′tĭ-kā′shən ]
n.
The removal of the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of an organ or a structure.
Other words from decortication
de•cor′ti•cate′ v.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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