To remove flesh from bones; to strip away the soft tissue from a skeleton or carcass.
From 'dis-' (to remove or undo) and 'flesh,' combining with Old English 'flæsc' meaning body tissue. The verb describes a literal separation of flesh from skeleton.
Archaeologists and forensic scientists use 'disfleshing' techniques to study ancient skeletons—naturally, these marks on bones can reveal information about burial practices, diet, and even whether animals or humans processed the remains.
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