sclerous

[ skleer-uhs, skler- ]

adjective

1. hard; firm; bony.

sclerous

/ ˈsklɪərəs /

adjective

1. anatomy pathol hard; bony; indurated

Word History and Origins

Origin of sclerous¹

First recorded in 1835–45; scler- + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of sclerous¹

C19: from Greek sklēros hard

Example Sentences

Lactic acid, applied with one to ten or more parts of water is also of value in the sclerous and verrucous types.

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