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inspissation

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inspissation [‚in·spi′sā·shən]
(chemistry)
The process of thickening a liquid by evaporation.
(geochemistry)
Thickening of an oil deposit by evaporation or oxidation, resulting, for example, after long exposure in pitch or gum formation.


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It is commonly due to impaction (sticking) of a gallstone within the neck of the gall bladder, leading to inspissation of bile, bile stasis , and infection by gut organisms.
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