Definition of Decorticate

1. Verb. Remove the outer layer of. "Decorticate a tree branch"

Generic synonyms: Strip
Derivative terms: Decortication

2. Verb. Remove the cortex of (an organ).
Category relationships: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process
Generic synonyms: Remove, Take, Take Away, Withdraw
Derivative terms: Decortication

Definition of Decorticate

1. v. t. To divest of the bark, husk, or exterior coating; to husk; to peel; to hull.

Definition of Decorticate

1. [v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decorticate

decorating
decoration
decorations
Decoration Day
decorative
decoratively
decorativeness
decorator
decorators
decorin
decorous
decorously
decorousness
decorousnesses
decors
decorticate (current term)
decorticated
decorticates
decorticate reflex
decorticate rigidity
decorticate state
decorticating
decortication
decortication
decortications
decorticator
decorticator
decorticators
decorum
decorum

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