Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hepatize
verb
ˈhep.əˌtaɪz
Definition
To transform or convert into a substance resembling liver tissue.
Examples
- The tissue began to hepatize, indicating that the cells were undergoing significant changes.
- In some diseases, the lungs can hepatize, resembling the texture and appearance of liver.
Meaning
The process of turning something into a liver-like state, often used in medical or biological contexts.
Synonyms
- Convert
- Transform
- Metamorphose
