What is hepatization of the lungs?
What is hepatization of the lungs? [ hĕp′ə-tĭ-zā′shən ] n. The conversion of a loose tissue into a firm mass like the substance of the liver, especially such a conversion of lung tissue in pneumonia. Why is it called Red hepatization? The stage of red hepatization (2-3 d), so called because of its similarity to […]