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Definition of Inspissation
1. Noun. The process of thickening by dehydration.
2. Noun. The act of thickening.
Exact synonyms: Thickening
Generic synonyms: Condensation, Condensing
Derivative terms: Inspissate, Inspissate, Inspissate, Thicken, Thicken
Generic synonyms: Condensation, Condensing
Derivative terms: Inspissate, Inspissate, Inspissate, Thicken, Thicken
Definition of Inspissation
1. n. The act or the process of inspissating, or thickening a fluid substance, as by evaporation; also, the state of being so thickened.
Definition of Inspissation
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Medical Definition of Inspissation
1. 1. The act of thickening or condensing, as by evaporation or absorption of fluid. 2. An increased thickening or diminished fluidity. Origin: L. In, intensive, + spisso, pp. -atus, to thicken (05 Mar 2000)