inspissated

adjective

in·​spis·​sat·​ed in-ˈspi-ˌsā-təd  ˈin(t)-spə-ˌsā- 

: thickened in consistency

broadly : made or having become thick, heavy, or intense

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

inspissated

adjective

in·​spis·​sat·​ed in-ˈspis-ˌāt-əd  ˈin(t)-spə-ˌsāt- 

: thick or thickened in consistency

blocked with inspissated bile

the inspissated juices of an aloe

inspissation

ˌin(t)-spə-ˈsā-shən, (ˌ)in-ˌspis-ˈā- 

noun