induration

American  

[in-doo-rey-shuhn, -dyoo-] / ˌɪn dʊˈreɪ ʃən, -dyʊ- /

noun

1. the act of indurating.

2. the state of being indurated.

3. Geology.

   1. lithification.

   2. hardening of rock by heat or pressure.

4. Pathology.

   1. a hardening of an area of the body as a reaction to inflammation, hyperemia, or neoplastic infiltration.

   2. an area or part of the body that has undergone such a reaction.

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Other Word Forms

• indurative adjective
• nonindurative adjective
• unindurative adjective

Etymology

Origin of induration

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin indūrātiōn- (stem of indūrātiō ) a hardening. See indurate, -ion

Example Sentences

It was attempted to relieve this induration by emollient fomentations.

From Four Years in France or, Narrative of an English Family's Residence there during that Period; Preceded by some Account of the Conversion of the Author to the Catholic Faith by Beste, Henry Digby

This tuff is porous; and, when first excavated, is soft and easily worked, but acquires a considerable degree of induration on exposure to the air.

From Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir

Deposits of tubercle or tumors in the udder, or induration of the gland, may be efficient causes, the irritation caused by milking contributing to draw the blood.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

The profession considers ulceration and induration of the uterus incurable.

From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock

This is especially valuable when the disease is protracted and induration threatens.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry