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
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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
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Sclerotic has become the new normal, with huge consequences politically, economically and socially – how we see ourselves, how many imagine the future.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025
Sclerotic is a legitimate word to use with regard to France and other parts of the eurozone as well.
From The Guardian • Oct. 3, 2014
The mesodermal tissues are dotted. ζ, Choroid and Iris. η, Sclerotic and Cornea. θ, Vitreous. ε, Aqueous. κ, Eyelids.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
Sclerotic, retina, choroid, vitreous humour, lens, aqueous humour, all are present.
From On the Genesis of Species by Mivart, St. George
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