Sclerosis
English Meaning
Induration; hardening; especially, that form of induration produced in an organ by increase of its interstitial connective tissue.
- A thickening or hardening of a body part, as of an artery, especially from excessive formation of fibrous interstitial tissue.
- A disease characterized by this thickening or hardening.
- Botany The hardening of cells by the formation of a secondary wall and the deposition of lignin.