decortication
decortication · decortications
The removal of the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of anythingThe removal of the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of anything
/diːˌkɔːtɪˈkeɪʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The removal of the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of anything
More definitions
- removal of the outer covering of an organ or part
Origin
From Latin dēcorticātiōn-, dēcorticātiō.From Latin dēcorticātiōn-, dēcorticātiō.
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Forms
plural: decortications| Singular | decortication |
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Word family
3 related wordsDerivedhemidecortication
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable