sclerosed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of sclerosed
First recorded in 1875–80; scleros(is) + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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For the vital points in all of these veins must be closed, to reduce the likelihood that any of the sclerosed channels may later reopen.
From Time Magazine Archive
When hyperostosis and sclerosis of the bone is attended with severe pain which does not yield to blistering, the periosteum may be incised and the sclerosed bone perforated with a drill or trephine.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
When the peripheral arteries are palpable they are not always sclerosed.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
The glomeruli stand out as whitish dots and the sclerosed arteries are easily recognized, as their walls are much thickened.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
It is exceedingly difficult at times to affirm definitely that an artery, the radial for example, is actually sclerosed.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
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