Macerative (Adjective)
Meaning
Accompanied by or characterized by maceration; "macerative degeneration of the liver".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The patient's liver showed signs of macerative degeneration due to prolonged exposure to toxins.
- Macerative softening of the tissues made it difficult for the surgeon to repair the damaged area.
- The macerative effects of the fungal infection caused the plant's leaves to become soft and mushy.
- The pathologist noted macerative changes in the brain tissue, indicating a severe case of encephalitis.
- The researcher studied the macerative properties of the enzyme, which broke down complex proteins into simpler peptides.