caseation

[ key-see-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. Pathology. transformation of tissue into a soft cheeselike mass, as in tuberculosis.
2. Biochemistry. the formation of cheese from casein during the coagulation of milk.

caseation

/ ˌkeɪsɪˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. the formation of cheese from casein during the coagulation of milk
2. pathol the degeneration of dead tissue into a soft cheeselike mass

Word History and Origins

Origin of caseation¹

First recorded in 1865–70; caseate + -ion

Example Sentences

The granulation tissue may undergo caseation and liquefaction, or may become encapsulated by fibrous tissue—“encysted tubercle.”

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When there is an absence of caseation and suppuration, the condition is called caries sicca.

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Hence the speedy death, fatty degeneration, and caseation (not liquefaction) of the cells.

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Operative interference will be necessary in addition to the above, where caseation and secondary infection have occurred.

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Caseation forms cheesy masses, which may soften into tubercular pus, may calcify, and may become encapsulated by fibroid tissue.

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