decimate â(third-person singular simple present decimates, present participle decimating, simple past and past participle decimated). ( 1 Roman history) To kill one man chosen by lot out of every ten in a legion or other military group. 2  c. 1650, Jeremy Taylor; from volume 1 of an 1835 edition of his works):
Additonal reasons why patching is important. This excerpt from The administrator shortcut guide to patch management explains the cost of having poor security and the benefits of fitting patching into your overall security.
When a Skin Graft May Be Necessary. A skin graft is sometimes needed in order to help a severe wound heal properly. It involves the removal of a patch of skin from one area of the body and moving it to the affected area. It is typically used when a portion of a patientâs body no longer has a sufficient amount of protective covering.