Caseation

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑˈsitˈaɪˌɑn/

Caseation (noun)

  1. A type of tissue damage where cells break down and form a soft, pale, cheese-like material.
  2. 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.