sclerotic
Americanadjective
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Anatomy. Also of or relating to the sclera.
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Pathology, Botany. pertaining to or affected with sclerosis.
adjective
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of or relating to the sclera
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of, relating to, or having sclerosis
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botany characterized by the hardening and strengthening of cell walls
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of sclerotic
1535–45; < New Latin sclērōticus of hardening, equivalent to Greek sklērṓt ( ēs ) hardness (derivative of sklērós hard; see sclero-) + New Latin -icus -ic
Example Sentences
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On Orcel’s side were pan-European regulators—and, crucially, hedge funds and other investors willing to back his vision to shake up Germany’s sclerotic banking scene.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
But there is no easy solution to the High Street challenge given cash-strapped councils, pressured public services, sclerotic economic growth and regional inequalities.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
She was elected in October on her promise to revitalize Japan’s sclerotic economy and to bring down food inflation, which eclipsed 7% last year.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
The center’s calendar is looking increasingly sclerotic as big names continue to defect, with the NSO providing much-needed padding as it moves on in the face of unending change.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026
As long as the detached tendon of the external rectus is not re-attached firmly with the sclerotic, all these movements of the eyes help to strengthen the result of the tenotomy.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
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