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Definition of opacification

opacification

/oʊˌpæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
o · pac · i · fi · ca · tion
Plural:opacifications
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Adjective:opaque
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1

In medicine, the development of an opaque area in a normally transparent or translucent tissue, such as the lens of the eye in cataracts, or the appearance of dense structures on radiological imaging.

Example

"The radiograph revealed bilateral opacifications in the patient's lungs, indicative of pneumonia."

2

The process of becoming opaque or the state of being opaque, such that light is no longer transmitted through a substance.

Example

"The opacification of the atmosphere following the volcanic eruption significantly reduced global temperatures."

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• Rhymes for opacification

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Latin 'opacus' (shaded, dark) combined with the suffix '-fication' (from Latin 'facere', to make), denoting the process of making something opaque.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Opacification. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/opacification
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