Caseation
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑˈsitˈaɪˌɑn/
Caseation (noun)
- A type of tissue damage where cells break down and form a soft, pale, cheese-like material.
- The process of turning damaged tissue into a crumbly, pale mass during certain infections or inflammatory conditions.
Examples
- The biopsy showed cheese-like tissue change in the affected area.
- Doctors noted cheese-like tissue change after the sample was examined.