Portuguese

Noun

encaroçamento m (plural encaroçamentos)

1. the formation of growths (an abnormal mass, such as a tumour)

   O cancro de mama causou o encaroçamento dos seios.‎

   The breast cancer caused the formation of growths in the breast.

2. the formation of undissolved pellets or chunks

   Deixar leite fora da geladeira causa o encaroçamento do mesmo.‎

   Leaving milk outside the refrigerator causes the formation of chunks in it.

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