About The Word Decortication
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Decortication
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What's The Definition Of Decortication?
[n] removal of the outer covering of an organ or part
Synonyms | Synonyms for Decortication: Related Terms | Find terms related to Decortication: See Also | operation | surgery | surgical operation | surgical procedure | surgical process Decortication In Webster's Dictionary \De*cor`ti*ca"tion\, n. [L. decorticatio: cf. F.
d['e]cortication.]
The act of stripping off the bark, rind, hull, or outer coat.
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