caseation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
When there is an absence of caseation and suppuration, the condition is called caries sicca.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
Tuberculous nodules are found disseminated throughout the muscle; the surrounding tissues are indurated, and central caseation may take place and lead to abscess formation and sinuses.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
The granulation tissue may undergo caseation and liquefaction, or may become encapsulated by fibrous tissue—“encysted tubercle.”
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
At first the swelling is covered by epithelium; in time caseation takes place, the epithelium gives way, and an open sore is formed.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
The abscess tends to increase in size by progressive liquefaction of the inner layers, caseation of the outer layers, and the further invasion of the surrounding tissues by tubercle bacilli.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
