caseation

American  

[kay-see-ay-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

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Example Sentences

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caseation

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 Alexis Thomson

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 Alexis Thomson

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 Alexis Thomson

Under other circumstances, the tuberculous tissue that has undergone caseation, or even calcification, is only encapsulated by the new fibrous tissue, like a foreign body.

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

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 Alexis Thomson

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