Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hepatization
Noun
hɪˌpætɪˈzeɪʃən
Definition
The process of a tissue becoming liver-like in appearance or characteristics, often used in a medical context.
Examples
- The pneumonia progressed to hepatization, complicating the patient’s condition.
- He observed signs of hepatization during the examination of the lung autopsy.
- In cases of severe lung infection, hepatization can occur, indicating advanced pathology.
Meaning
Hepatization refers to the change in lung tissue due to certain diseases, making it resemble liver tissue.
Synonyms
- Consolidation
- Infiltration
- Liver-like transformation
