Definition

Having a texture or appearance similar to cheese, often used to describe certain types of tissue or lesions in medical contexts.

Example

The doctor noted that the tumor had a caseous consistency, resembling cheese.

Conversation

Did you see that cheese dish on the menu?

Yeah, it looked really caseous and delicious!

I wonder how they made it look so creamy.

Probably with some special ingredients to enhance the caseous texture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Caseous → It is derived from the Latin word "caseus" (meaning cheese). The term "caseous" refers to a cheese-like consistency or appearance, often used in medical contexts to describe certain types of tissue or lesions that resemble cheese.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for cheese, 'caseus', to remember that 'caseous' describes something that has a cheese-like quality.

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