< /diˌkɔr təˈzeɪ ʃən/. Surgery. the removal of the cortex, the enveloping membrane, or a fibrinous covering from an organ or structure.
n.
- The removal of the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of an organ or a structure.
< /diˌkɔr təˈzeɪ ʃən/. Surgery. the removal of the cortex, the enveloping membrane, or a fibrinous covering from an organ or structure.
n.