syneresis
/sɪnəˈriːsɪs/Definitions
1. noun
A separation or a parting of the parts of a mixture, such as milk, due to changes in the composition of the mixture.
“The syneresis of milk occurred when it sat in the fridge overnight.”
2. noun
A medical term referring to the separation of the parts of a tumor due to necrosis.
“The syneresis of the tumor made it difficult for the doctor to make a proper diagnosis.”