What is another word for de-corticated?
Pronunciation: [dəkˈɔːtɪkˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
De-corticated is a word used to describe something that has had its outer layer or bark removed. Synonyms for de-corticated include peeled, stripped, husked, denuded, and shucked. All of these words convey the same sense of removal or separation from an outer layer, whether it's the shell of a nut, the skin of a fruit, or the protective layer of a seed or grain. As a verb, de-corticated can refer to a surgical procedure where the outer layer of a brain structure is removed, but in general usage, it describes the process of taking something down to its bare essentials.
