Caseating

/ˈkeɪ.zi.eɪ.tɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Undergoing caseation; describing a process or disease that is converting tissue into a cheese-like substance.

Etymology

Present participle of 'caseate,' formed by adding '-ing' to the verb stem. Used as both an adjective and verb form describing the ongoing process.

Kelly Says

In medical terminology, 'caseating granuloma' is actually a diagnostic clue—when doctors see this particular type of tissue damage under the microscope, it immediately tells them to test for tuberculosis because that's one of the classic hallmarks of the disease.

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