Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caseous
Adjective
/ˈkeɪ.zi.əs/
Definition
Relating to or resembling cheese; having a soft, pale appearance like that of cheese.
Examples
- Caseous necrosis is often observed in certain infections, such as tuberculosis.
- The caseous material collected in the lungs can lead to serious health complications.
- Doctors diagnosed the biopsy as showing caseous changes in the tissue sample.
Meaning
Commonly used in medical terminology, it describes a type of tissue necrosis in which the tissue has a cheesy appearance.
Synonyms
- Cheesy
- Softened
- Necrotic
