Definition

Relating to or affected by a hardening of body tissue, often associated with certain medical conditions.

Example

The doctor explained that the sclerotic changes in the patient's eye could lead to vision problems.

Conversation

I read that some diseases can make the blood vessels sclerotic over time.

That's interesting! I didn't know that could happen.

Yeah, it seems like it can affect various parts of the body too.

It makes sense; our bodies change in so many ways as we age.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A term related to the sclera, which is the white outer layer of the eyeball.

Example

The doctor examined the sclerotic to check for any abnormalities in the eye.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term sclerotic?

Yeah, I think it relates to the eye, right?

Exactly! It refers to the white part of the eye, the sclera.

Root Explanation

Sclerotic → It is formed from "scleros" (σκληρός) (meaning hard) in Greek and the suffix "-tic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "sclerotic" refers to something that is hard or relating to hardness, often used in a medical context to describe tissues that have become hardened.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for hard, 'scleros', to remember that 'sclerotic' describes something that is hard or hardened.

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