Definition

A medical condition where body tissue becomes thickened or hardened, often affecting organs or blood vessels.

Example

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the nervous system and can lead to various symptoms.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new research on sclerosis?

No, I haven't! What did they find out?

They discovered some promising treatments that could help manage sclerosis better.

That's really encouraging! I hope it leads to better outcomes for patients.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sclerosis** → It is formed from "skleros" (σκληρός) (meaning hard) in Greek and the suffix "-sis" (meaning condition or process). The word "sclerosis" refers to a condition characterized by hardening of tissue or organs.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for hard ('skleros') to remember that 'sclerosis' describes a condition of hardening.

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