decortication
nounUK /diːˌkɔːtɪˈkeɪʃən/
Etymology From Latin dēcorticātiōn-, dēcorticātiō.
1
The removal of the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of anything
- Derived terms
- hemidecortication
- Related terms
- decorticate, decorticated
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