inspissation
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There was no mystery as to its genesis in either region, as it had been shown to be the result of inspissation of a thick and viscid variety of petroleum.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 by Various
The gall-bladder is usually found full of dark bile, but there is no such degree of inspissation, except in rare instances, as could interfere with its passage through the ducts.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The characteristic cheesy appearances were regarded as due to the inspissation of the material concerned, in consequence of the absorption of its fluid.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
When cold, it should have a density of about 1.38, and mark the 38th degree of Baume's hydrometer; beyond which point of inspissation it would be dangerous to go.
With this inspissation there was frequently associated a partial fatty degeneration, and the cheesy matter represented dead material, which might undergo further changes, of which softening and calcification were the more important.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various