Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sclerose
verb
/sklɪəˈroʊz/
Definition
To become hard or hardened; to undergo sclerosis.
Examples
- As the disease progressed, the tissues began to sclerose, leading to a loss of function.
- The doctor’s notes indicated that she had sclerosed arteries.
Meaning
Sclerose primarily refers to the process of hardening in biology, often related to tissues in the body. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe the hardening of body parts due to disease or injury.
Synonyms
- harden
- thicken
- firm
