decortication(n = noun.act) - removal of the outer covering of an organ or part;
is a kind of operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Derived forms verb decorticate₂, verb decorticate₁

decortication, n.
1 the removal of the outside layer from an organ (e.g. the kidney) or structure.
2 an operation removing the blood clot and scar tissue formed after bleeding in the chest cavity.

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