Sclerotic
/skləˈrɑːtɪk/adjective
Related to or caused by hardening of the tissues, usually due to disease.
The doctor diagnosed him with sclerotic heart disease.
Often appears as...
- sclerotic lesion
- sclerotic tissue
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Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used mainly in healthcare or biology to describe abnormal tissue hardening.
He underwent surgery to remove the sclerotic areas in his arteries.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
Often appears in medical literature and patient diagnoses, not in casual conversation.
The MRI showed sclerotic plaques in the brain.
Pro Tip 3/3Disease Association
Commonly linked with chronic diseases like multiple sclerosis.
Sclerotic features are consistent with progressive multiple sclerosis.
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