caseation
Americannoun
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Pathology. transformation of tissue into a soft cheeselike mass, as in tuberculosis.
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Biochemistry. the formation of cheese from casein during the coagulation of milk.
noun
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the formation of cheese from casein during the coagulation of milk
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pathol the degeneration of dead tissue into a soft cheeselike mass
Etymology
Origin of caseation
Example Sentences
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The granulation tissue may undergo caseation and liquefaction, or may become encapsulated by fibrous tissue—“encysted tubercle.”
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
When these tubercles are sufficiently numerous to become confluent, large masses may be formed, which undergo the same retrogressive changes of caseation and calcification.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Tuberculous nodules are found disseminated throughout the muscle; the surrounding tissues are indurated, and central caseation may take place and lead to abscess formation and sinuses.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
When there is an absence of caseation and suppuration, the condition is called caries sicca.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
At first the swelling is covered by epithelium; in time caseation takes place, the epithelium gives way, and an open sore is formed.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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