Definitions

1. verb

to remove the flesh from a body, especially as a preliminary to taxidermy or to preserve the skeleton

“The taxidermist had to deflesh the animal before mounting it.”

2. verb

to remove the flesh from a part of the body, especially the skin

“The surgeon had to deflesh the area to apply the graft.”

3. verb

to remove the flesh or skin from something

“The artist had to deflesh the sculpture to reveal the underlying metal frame.”