decortication (n)

n00670105

type n
lex_filenum 04
def removal of the outer covering of an organ or part
Outgoing links
Hypernym operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Derivationally related form decortication → decorticate; decortication → decorticate
Incoming links
Hyponym operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Derivationally related form decorticate → decortication; decorticate → decortication

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