decortication

de·cor·ti·ca·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-kawr-ti-key-shuh n]
- /diˌkɔr tɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-kawr-ti-key-shuh n]
- /diˌkɔr tɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of decortication word

noun decortication the act or process of decorticating. 1
noun decortication Also, decortization [dee-kawr-tuh-zey-shuh n] /diˌkɔr təˈzeɪ ʃən/ (Show IPA). Surgery. the removal of the cortex, the enveloping membrane, or a fibrinous covering from an organ or structure. 1
noun decortication The removal of the outer layer or cortex from a structure, especially the lung, brain, or other organ. 1
noun decortication The removal of the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of anything. 0

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Origin of decortication

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < Latin dēcorticātiōn- (stem of dēcorticātiō) the act of peeling off bark. See decorticate, -ion

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Parts of speech for Decortication

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decortication popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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