Sclerosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /skləˈɹəʊ.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sclerosis is a noun meaning (pathology) The abnormal hardening of body tissues, such as an artery; the appearance of hardenings, indurations, lesions, nodules.
Meaning
(pathology) The abnormal hardening of body tissues, such as an artery; the appearance of hardenings, indurations, lesions, nodules.
More Meanings
- Inability to create change or excessive resistance to change.
Example Sentences
Suppressing dissent dooms the society to sclerosis, decline and collapse.
The “Euphoria” and “Grey’s Anatomy” actor announced on Thursday that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Word Forms
- scleroses
Synonyms for sclerosis
Depending on context, synonyms include hardening, fibrosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cirrhosis, plaque, plate, multiple, hardening, multiplex.
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