decortication
[dee-kawr-ti-key-shuh n]
- the act or process of decorticating.
- Also de·cor·ti·za·tion [dee-kawr-tuh-zey-shuh n] /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
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Since 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. 5Willis Fletcher Johnson
In the province of Ch-kiang, where I am now writing, decortication is effected in the field.
Three Years in Western ChinaAlexander Hosie
Decortication by steam having been effected, the work of M. Favier ceases, and the process is carried forward by M. Fremy.
decortication
(dē-kôr′tĭ-kā′shən)- The removal of the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of an organ or a structure.
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