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sclerosis medical definition
noun pl. scle·ro·ses
- The hardening of a tissue or part due to chronic inflammation.
- A thickening or hardening of a body part or system especially from excessive formation of fibrous interstitial or glial tissue.
- Any of various diseases characterized by thickening or hardening, such as arteriosclerosis.
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