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Definition of Caseation
1. n. A degeneration of animal tissue into a cheesy or curdy mass.
Definition of Caseation
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Medical Definition of Caseation
1. A form of coagulation necrosis in which the necrotic tissue resembles cheese and contains a mixture of protein and fat that is absorbed very slowly; occurs particularly in tuberculosis. See: caseous necrosis. Synonym: tyrosis. Origin: L. Caseus, cheese (05 Mar 2000)
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