a. [ad. L. type *liquefactīv-us, f. liquefacĕre to LIQUEFY.] Having the effect of liquefying.

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1877.  Roberts, Handbk. Med. (ed. 3), I. 47. Fatty or liquefactive change … may lead to its absorption.

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1899.  Allbutt’s Syst. Med., VI. 164. The liquefactive softenings which may occur in old thrombi.

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