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sclerosis
scle·ro·sis [ sklə rṓssiss ] (plural scle·ro·ses [ sklə rṓ sz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. hardening of body tissue: the hardening and thickening of body tissue as a result of unwarranted growth, degeneration of nerve fibers, or deposition of minerals, especially calcium
2. hardening of plant cell wall: the hardening and thickening of a plant cell wall that occurs as lignin is deposited, turning young green growth woody

scle·ro·sal adjective
scle·rosed [ sklə rṓst, sklə rṓzd ] adjective
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