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decortication

noun

Removal of the outer covering of an organ or part

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Word length
13
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
18

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Pronunciation

diːˌkɔːtɪˈkeɪʃən

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noun

  1. Removal of the outer covering of an organ or part

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