What does consolidation mean?
Consolidation means The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated..
Consolidation
/kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/ · noun
Meaning
The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated..
Definitions by Sense
- The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated.
- The combination of several actions into one.
- (medicine) A solidification into a firm dense mass. It is usually applied to induration (swelling or hardening of normally soft tissue) of a normally aerated lung.
Example Sentences
The areas of lung dysventilation with an absence of alveolar air are visualized in the form of consolidations adjacent to the pleural line.
These included multilobular consolidation with histiological lesions of bronchiolitis with epithelial necrosis and syncytia [14 ].
Synonyms for consolidation
Antonyms for consolidation
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Word Forms
- consolidations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for consolidation?
Common synonyms include solidification, combination, integration.
What is the opposite of consolidation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use consolidation in a sentence?
The areas of lung dysventilation with an absence of alveolar air are visualized in the form of consolidations adjacent to the pleural line.
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