ALL meanings of decortication
de·cor·ti·ca·tion
D d - noun decortication The removal of the outer layer or cortex from a structure, especially the lung, brain, or other organ. 1
- 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 surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of anything. 0