Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
induration
noun
/ˌɪn.dʒʊˈreɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process of becoming hard or inflexible, often due to disease or other conditions.
Examples
- The induration of the skin is a sign of inflammation.
- After the injection, she experienced some induration at the site.
- The doctor noted the induration in the patient’s wrist as a concern.
Meaning
Induration refers to the state of being hardened, particularly in relation to bodily tissues.
Synonyms
- hardening
- firmness
- solidification
