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词汇 caseation
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Definition of caseation in English:

caseation

noun ˌkeɪsɪˈeɪʃ(ə)nˌkāsēˈāSHən
mass nounMedicine
  • A condition characteristic of tuberculosis, in which diseased tissue forms a firm, dry mass like cheese in appearance.

    〔医〕干酪性坏死,干酪化

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Biopsy from a peritoneal granuloma showed caseation necrosis and acid-fast bacilli.
    • Necrosis may be seen, however caseation is usually not present.
    • Granulomas, with or without caseation, may also be found.
    • Both caseation and calcification are highly suggestive of a tubercular etiology, neither being common in malignancy related lymphadenopathy.
    • Excessive fibrosis rather than caseation is the dominating feature.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from medieval Latin caseatio(n-), from Latin caseus 'cheese'.

Definition of caseation in US English:

caseation

nounˌkāsēˈāSHən
Medicine
  • A form of necrosis characteristic of tuberculosis, in which diseased tissue forms a firm, dry mass like cheese in appearance.

    〔医〕干酪性坏死,干酪化

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Necrosis may be seen, however caseation is usually not present.
    • Excessive fibrosis rather than caseation is the dominating feature.
    • Both caseation and calcification are highly suggestive of a tubercular etiology, neither being common in malignancy related lymphadenopathy.
    • Granulomas, with or without caseation, may also be found.
    • Biopsy from a peritoneal granuloma showed caseation necrosis and acid-fast bacilli.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from medieval Latin caseatio(n-), from Latin caseus ‘cheese’.

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