carnification

American

[kahr-nuh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌkɑr nə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

Pathology.

the conversion of tissue into flesh or a fleshlike substance, as of lung tissue into fibrous tissue as a result of pneumonia.

Etymology

Origin of carnification

First recorded in 1725–35; carni(fy) + -fication

Example Sentences

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Of course, you are not to take that literally; but if ever there was a carnification of the great god himself, then Gerald was in his image.

From The Vertical City by Hurst, Fannie

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