carnification
Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
The English word “carnification” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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.
- A similar pathological transformation to other types of tissue so that it becomes fibrous and dense.
- The literal transformation of something into flesh or meat.
- The transformation of something into a human being.
- The process of something nonphysical taking on a physical form (not necessarily involving flesh).
- Carnal (sexual) activity.
Etymology
Compare French carnification.
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