A change in tissues, whereby they become fleshy, resembling muscular tissue. ... Origin: L. Caro (carn-), flesh, + facio, to make ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Car`ni·fi·ca'tion noun [ Confer French carnification .] The act or process of turning to flesh, or to a substance resembling flesh. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/27