Vocabulary Entry

sclerosed

|adjective

adjective

Referring to tissue that has undergone sclerosis, which is the hardening or stiffening of a part of the body, especially due to excessive fibrous tissue formation.

Example Sentences

"The physician noted that the patient had sclerosed areas in the liver."

"A sclerosed lung can lead to various respiratory issues."

"In rheumatoid arthritis, some joints may become sclerosed over time."