Deticking is the process of removing ticks from a person or an animal's body. Some of the synonyms for detick include tick removal, tick extraction, tick elimination, and tick dislodging. Other words that could be used include tick picking, tick eradication, and tick clearing. When deticking a person or animal, it is important to use proper tools such as tick tweezers or forceps, as well as to be careful not to leave any parts of the tick behind. Additionally, it is recommended to clean the area thoroughly after deticking in order to prevent infection.