decorticate Definition
- 1to remove the bark, rind, or husk from (a fruit, vegetable, etc.)
- 2to remove the cortex from (an organ or structure in the body)
Using decorticate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "decorticate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She decorticated the orange before eating it.
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The surgeon had to decorticate the patient's brain to remove a tumor.
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The recipe calls for decorticating the almonds before adding them to the batter.
decorticate Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of decorticate
from Latin 'de-' meaning 'away' and 'cortex' meaning 'bark'
Summary: decorticate in Brief
'Decorticate' [dɪˈkɔːtɪkeɪt] means to remove the outer layer of something, such as the bark or rind of a fruit or vegetable. It can also refer to removing the cortex from an organ or structure in the body. Examples include 'She decorticated the orange before eating it' and 'The surgeon had to decorticate the patient's brain to remove a tumor.' Synonyms include 'peel,' 'skin,' 'pare,' and 'strip.'
