Definition of decortication in English:
decortication
noun dɪˌkɔːtɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)ndiˌkɔrdəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
mass noun1The removal of the outer layer or cortex from a structure, especially the kidney, brain, or other organ.
Example sentencesExamples
- The procedure is known as a decortication, and will require general anesthesia.
- 1.1Medicine The operation of removing fibrous scar tissue that prevents expansion of the lung.
Example sentencesExamples
- Four of these patients underwent thoracotomy with decortication, but only one substantially improved.
- In many centres video assisted thoracoscopic surgery is used routinely to accomplish decortication.
- He underwent a thoracotomy and open decortication and was discharged to home 5 days later.
Definition of decortication in US English:
decortication
noundēˌkôrdəˈkāSH(ə)ndiˌkɔrdəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n
1The removal of the outer layer or cortex from a structure, especially the lung, brain, or other organ.
Example sentencesExamples
- The procedure is known as a decortication, and will require general anesthesia.
- 1.1Medicine The operation of removing fibrous scar tissue that prevents expansion of the lung.
Example sentencesExamples
- Four of these patients underwent thoracotomy with decortication, but only one substantially improved.
- In many centres video assisted thoracoscopic surgery is used routinely to accomplish decortication.
- He underwent a thoracotomy and open decortication and was discharged to home 5 days later.