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sclerosis
[skli-roh-sis]
noun
plural
sclerosesPathology.a hardening or induration of a tissue or part, or an increase of connective tissue or the like at the expense of more active tissue.
Botany.a hardening of a tissue or cell wall by thickening or lignification.
sclerosis
/ ɪəˈəʊɪ /
noun
pathol a hardening or thickening of organs, tissues, or vessels from chronic inflammation, abnormal growth of fibrous tissue, or degeneration of the myelin sheath of nerve fibres, or (esp on the inner walls of arteries) deposition of fatty plaques Compare arteriosclerosis atherosclerosis multiple sclerosis
the hardening of a plant cell wall or tissue by the deposition of lignin
a debilitating lack of progress or innovation within an institution or organization
Other Word Forms
- sclerosal adjective
- ˈDz adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of sclerosis1
Word History and Origins
Origin of sclerosis1
Example Sentences
A chef who has supported his wife through multiple sclerosis said winning £1m on the National Lottery "means everything".
Unable to connect with Anne, even years later when the latter has developed multiple sclerosis, Louisa is challenging and compelling, much like this thoughtful book about families.
The SNP's George Adam spoke movingly about his wife Stacey, who has multiple sclerosis - and who he said should have the right to choose how her life ends.
Another woman tells the BBC that had she been able to afford timely appointments, her multiple sclerosis, a degenerative neurological disease, would have been identified, and slowed, quicker.
I'm working at the moment on problems of infrastructure planning and procurement, and I think the key to the whole problem of sclerosis is not "too much regulation."
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