Induration
noun
Induration is the process of becoming hard or the state of being hardened.
The doctor noted the induration on the patient's forearm during the examination.
Usage tips
Neutral
local induration, induration of tissue, skin induration
noun
The condition of being firm or hard, as in the consistency of certain materials.
The induration of the clay made it difficult to mold.
Usage tips
Neutral
firm induration, complete induration, progressive induration
noun
Induration is the process of becoming hard or the state of being hardened.
The doctor noted the induration on the patient's forearm during the examination.
Usage tips
Neutral
local induration, induration of tissue, skin induration
noun
The condition of being firm or hard, as in the consistency of certain materials.
The induration of the clay made it difficult to mold.
Usage tips
Neutral
firm induration, complete induration, progressive induration
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Induration is most often used in the medical field to describe a hardening of tissue or organs.
The induration in the tissue could indicate inflammation or infection.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Resilience
The term can also refer to a metaphorical hardening in an individual's emotional responses.
Her induration to criticism made her less open to feedback.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Usage
Induration may symbolize a lack of empathy or vulnerability in people.
His induration towards others prevented him from forming deep connections.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Induration is most often used in the medical field to describe a hardening of tissue or organs.
The induration in the tissue could indicate inflammation or infection.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Resilience
The term can also refer to a metaphorical hardening in an individual's emotional responses.
Her induration to criticism made her less open to feedback.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Usage
Induration may symbolize a lack of empathy or vulnerability in people.
His induration towards others prevented him from forming deep connections.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Induration is most often used in the medical field to describe a hardening of tissue or organs.
The induration in the tissue could indicate inflammation or infection.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Resilience
The term can also refer to a metaphorical hardening in an individual's emotional responses.
Her induration to criticism made her less open to feedback.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Usage
Induration may symbolize a lack of empathy or vulnerability in people.
His induration towards others prevented him from forming deep connections.
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