caseation

American  

[key-see-ey-shuhn] / ˌkeɪ siˈeɪ ʃən /

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.

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caseation British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of caseation

First recorded in 1865–70; caseate + -ion

Example Sentences

The recognition of the characteristic elements, with or without caseation, is usually sufficient evidence of the tuberculous nature of any portion of tissue examined for diagnostic purposes.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

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

The caseation of tuberculous granulation tissue and its liquefaction is a slow and insidious process, and is unattended with the classical signs of inflammation—hence the terms “cold” and “chronic” applied to the tuberculous abscess.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

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

A tuberculous abscess results from the disintegration and liquefaction of tuberculous granulation tissue which has undergone caseation.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis