in·spis·sate ( n-sps  t , nsp-st)v. To undergo thickening or cause to thicken, as by evaporation or the absorption of fluid. in spis·sation n. |
inspissate
[inspis′āt]
Etymology: L, inspissare, to thicken
(of a fluid) to thicken or harden through the absorption or evaporation of liquid, such as milk in an inspissated milk duct. inspissation, n.
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