Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

caseation

Noun

/ˌkeɪ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The process of forming caseous (cheese-like) substance as a result of the necrosis of tissue, often seen in certain infections, particularly tuberculosis.

Examples

The patient was diagnosed with caseation in the lung tissue due to tuberculosis.
Upon examination, the biopsy revealed areas of caseation necrosis.
Caseation is a common feature observed in granulomatous diseases.

Meaning

Caseation refers to the transformation of tissue into a soft, cheese-like material due to the death of cells and is commonly associated with chronic infections.