sclerosis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σκλήρωσις (sklḗrōsis, “hardening”), from σκληρόω (sklēróō, “to harden”), from σκληρός (sklērós, “hard”); by surface analysis, sclero- + -osis.

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Synonyms

induration

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