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n. The removal of the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of anything

n. The act of stripping off the bark, rind, hull, or outer coat.

n. The act of removing the cortex or outer layer; removal of the bark or husk.

n. removal of the outer covering of an organ or part

"GUPTA: Theoretically, it could, but this procedure, called decortication, actually removes not only the scar tissue, but the layer of tissue around the lung that causes scarring in the first place."

operation    surgical procedure    surgical process    surgery    surgical operation   

decorticated    decorticate   

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