Definition

To become hard or to cause something to become hard, often referring to tissues in the body.

Example

The doctor explained that the tissue could sclerose due to the disease.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how some materials sclerose over time?

Yeah, it's interesting how things can harden like that.

I wonder if there's a way to prevent things from starting to sclerose.

Maybe keeping them in a controlled environment could help.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sclerose → It is derived from 'sclero-' (from Greek 'skleros', meaning hard) and the suffix '-ose' (often used in medical terminology to indicate a condition). The term 'sclerose' refers to a condition characterized by hardening of tissue.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hard' ('sclero-') to remember that 'sclerose' means a condition involving hardening of tissue.

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