decortication

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

2. The act or process of removing the outer coverings (as bark or husks) from something (as fiber or seed).

3. The surgical removal of the outer layer or covering of an organ or structure (as the brain or a kidney).

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
decortication	18	Scrabble

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7 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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8 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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9 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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10 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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11 Letters	Scrabble® Points
cardiotonic	16
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13 Letters	Scrabble® Points
decortication	18