ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sclerosed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /skləˈɹəʊst/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Sclerosed is an adjective meaning Hardened by sclerosis.

Meaning

Hardened by sclerosis.

More Meanings

  1. (figurative) Hardened; fixed; inflexible; tough.
  2. (botany) lignified

Example Sentences

"They are all good men." "Of course they are. It's quite physiological. They are a body of elderly men, and the elderly brain is sclerosed and cannot record new impressions."

Synonyms for sclerosed

Depending on context, synonyms include sclerotic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sclerotic, sclerous, sclerified, indurated, strictured, hard-bitten.

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