How Do You Spell CASEATION?

Pronunciation: [ke͡ɪsˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Caseation is the process by which tissue or cells become dry and cheese-like due to the presence of a protein called casein. The IPA phonetic transcription for caseation is /keɪˈseɪʃən/. The first syllable is pronounced as "kay" with a long vowel sound, while the second syllable is pronounced with an "eh" sound. The final syllable is pronounced as "shun" which is emphasized on the second syllable. This word is commonly used in medicine to describe the process of tissue or cells becoming caseous.

CASEATION Meaning and Definition

1. Caseation is a medical term that refers to a specific process that occurs in certain tissues or organs within the body. It is a form of tissue degeneration where necrotic (dead) cells are transformed into a cheesy, crumbly, and caseous mass. This process primarily occurs within tuberculous lesions in conditions such as tuberculosis or other granulomatous diseases.

   During caseation, the cells and tissues affected undergo a series of changes. Initially, there is the formation of a granuloma, which is a localized tissue reaction to certain infections or foreign substances. Within these granulomas, the necrotic cells lose their structure and integrity and undergo coagulation and liquefaction. The resulting material becomes softer, resembling a cheese-like texture, hence the name "caseation."

   Caseation can occur in various organs, including the lung, lymph nodes, liver, spleen, and other tissues. It is often associated with tuberculosis, as the disease causes the immune system to form granulomas around the affected areas. However, caseation can also occur in other infections, such as some fungal or mycobacterial infections.

   This process serves as a defense mechanism by isolating the infection and preventing further spread. However, it can also cause tissue damage and impair the function of affected organs. Identifying caseation in tissues is crucial for diagnosis and guiding appropriate treatment strategies, such as anti-tuberculosis medications in the case of tuberculosis-associated caseation.

2. The conversion of necrotic tissues into a granular, more or less pultaccous, amorphous mass of a grayish or light yellowish color, resembling cheese.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for CASEATION

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Etymology of CASEATION

The word "caseation" comes from the Latin noun "caseum" which means "cheese". It is derived from the verb "candere" meaning "to shine" or "to be glowing white", likely referencing the appearance of certain lesions during the process of caseation.

Idioms with the word CASEATION

• caseation

Plural form of CASEATION is CASEATIONS