sclerotic

scle·rot·ic

[skli-rot-ik]
adjective
1.
Also, scleral. Anatomy. of or pertaining to the sclera.
2.
Pathology, Botany. pertaining to or affected with sclerosis.

Origin:
1535–45; < Neo-Latin sclērōticus of hardening, equivalent to Greek sklērṓt(ēs) hardness (derivative of sklērós hard; see sclero-) + Neo-Latin -icus -ic

sub·scle·rot·ic, adjective
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sclerotic (sklɪəˈrɒtɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of or relating to the sclera
2.  of, relating to, or having sclerosis
3.  botany characterized by the hardening and strengthening of cell walls
 
n
4.  another name for sclera
 
[C16: from Medieval Latin sclērōticus, from Greek; see scleroma]

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Sclerotic is always a great word to know.
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the fold or hollow on either side of the front of the body where the thigh joins the abdomen
one member of the first seven pairs of ribs that are attached in humans to the sternum
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sclerotic scle·rot·ic (sklə-rŏt'ĭk)
adj.

  1. Affected or marked by sclerosis.

  2. Of or relating to the sclera of the eye.

n. or scle·rot·i·ca (-rŏt'ĭ-kə)
See sclera.

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