sclerotic (Meaning)
sclerotic (a)
relating to or having sclerosis; hardened
of or relating to the sclera of the eyeball
sclerotic (a.)
Hard; firm; indurated; -- applied especially in anatomy to the firm outer coat of the eyeball, which is often cartilaginous and sometimes bony.
Of or pertaining to the sclerotic coat of the eye; sclerotical.
Affected with sclerosis; sclerosed.
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained from ergot or the sclerotium of a fungus growing on rye.
sclerotic (n.)
The sclerotic coat of the eye. See Illust. of Eye (d).
Synonyms & Antonyms of sclerotic
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sclerotic Sentence Examples
- The sclerotic layer of the eye (sclera) provides structural support and protection for the eyeball.
- Atherosclerosis is characterized by the formation of sclerotic plaques in the arteries.
- Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating neurological condition that involves the sclerotic damage of myelin sheaths.
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by sclerotic damage to motor neurons.
- The sclerotic changes in the liver associated with cirrhosis can lead to impaired liver function.
- Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution into sclerotic blood vessels to shrink and close them.
- Fibrosclerotic conditions are characterized by the abnormal thickening and hardening of connective tissue.
- The sclerotic crust on a wound indicates the initiation of the healing process.
- The sclerotic lesions on the skin can be a sign of certain medical conditions, such as lupus or sarcoidosis.
- Aneurysms in sclerotic arteries are at increased risk of rupture, posing a serious health threat.
FAQs About the word sclerotic
relating to or having sclerosis; hardened, of or relating to the sclera of the eyeballHard; firm; indurated; -- applied especially in anatomy to the firm outer
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The sclerotic layer of the eye (sclera) provides structural support and protection for the eyeball.
Atherosclerosis is characterized by the formation of sclerotic plaques in the arteries.
Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating neurological condition that involves the sclerotic damage of myelin sheaths.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by sclerotic damage to motor neurons.
