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sclerosis
[ skli-roh-sis ]
noun
- Pathology. a hardening or induration of a tissue or part, or an increase of connective tissue or the like at the expense of more active tissue.
- Botany. a hardening of a tissue or cell wall by thickening or lignification.
sclerosis
/ ɪəˈəʊɪ /
noun
- pathol a hardening or thickening of organs, tissues, or vessels from chronic inflammation, abnormal growth of fibrous tissue, or degeneration of the myelin sheath of nerve fibres, or (esp on the inner walls of arteries) deposition of fatty plaques Compare arteriosclerosis atherosclerosis multiple sclerosis
- the hardening of a plant cell wall or tissue by the deposition of lignin
- a debilitating lack of progress or innovation within an institution or organization
Derived Forms
- ˈDz, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·s adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sclerosis1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sclerosis1
Example Sentences
Another woman tells the BBC that had she been able to afford timely appointments, her multiple sclerosis, a degenerative neurological disease, would have been identified, and slowed, quicker.
I'm working at the moment on problems of infrastructure planning and procurement, and I think the key to the whole problem of sclerosis is not "too much regulation."
The Northridge resident, who has multiple sclerosis, challenged Disney’s recent change to stricter standards for its Disability Access Pass.
Prof Isaacs said, if its successful, the research could also have implications for other autoimmune diseases such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis.
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2014, Jana, who for a few years had trouble walking, swam every day as part of therapy.
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