carnification

[ kahr-nuh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. the conversion of tissue into flesh or a fleshlike substance, as of lung tissue into fibrous tissue as a result of pneumonia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carnification¹

First recorded in 1725–35; carni(fy) + -fication

Example Sentences

Associated words: incarnate, incarnation, excarnate, excarnation, carnate, carneous, trichina, trichinosis, carnassial, carnification, carnify. flesh-eaters, n. pl.

From Project Gutenberg

Of course, you are not to take that literally; but if ever there was a carnification of the great god himself, then Gerald was in his image.

From Project Gutenberg