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carnification.

A pathological process in which chronic inflammation or infection causes lung tissue to organize into a fibrous form that resembles meat, which can lead to a loss of normal lung function.

13 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌkɑːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/Received-Pronunciation/ˌkɑɹnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/General-American
  1. A pathological process in which chronic inflammation or infection causes lung tissue to organize into a fibrous form that resembles meat, which can lead to a loss of normal lung function.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A similar pathological transformation to other types of tissue so that it becomes fibrous and dense.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The literal transformation of something into flesh or meat.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The transformation of something into a human being.

    countable · uncountable
  5. The process of something nonphysical taking on a physical form (not necessarily involving flesh).

    countable · uncountable
  6. Carnal (sexual) activity.

    countable · uncountable
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Compare French carnification.

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