sclerosis

sclerosis definition - medical

scle·ro·sis (sklə-rōˈsĭs)

noun pl. scle·ro·ses (-sēz)
  1. The hardening of a tissue or part due to chronic inflammation.
  2. A thickening or hardening of a body part or system especially from excessive formation of fibrous interstitial or glial tissue.
  3. Any of various diseases characterized by thickening or hardening, such as arteriosclerosis.

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