Decortication

//diːˌkɔːtɪˈkeɪʃən//

Word Type

Noun

The word "decortication" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

hemidecortication

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

operation surgery surgical operation surgical procedure surgical process

Type Of (IsA)

operation pleura procedure

Related Terms

decorticate decorticated

Related Terms

cover decorticate decorticated fibrous layer membrane removal surface

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