Sclerotic
Sclerotic
Sclerotic (pronunciation: skle-ROT-ik) is a term used in medicine to describe a condition characterized by hardening or thickening of a structure, usually caused by replacement of the normal tissue with fibrous tissue. The term is derived from the Greek word "skleros", which means hard.
Etymology
The term "sclerotic" is derived from the Greek word "skleros", which means hard. It is often used in medical terminology to describe conditions that involve hardening or thickening of tissues or organs.
Related Terms
- Sclerosis: A broad term used to describe the hardening or thickening of tissues or organs in the body. It is often associated with various diseases and conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and systemic sclerosis.
- Fibrosis: A process characterized by the formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue in a reparative or reactive process.
- Osteosclerosis: A condition characterized by an abnormal increase in bone density or hardness.
- Arteriosclerosis: A condition where the arteries become thickened and stiff, often due to a buildup of plaque on the artery walls.
- Multiple Sclerosis: A chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sclerotic
- Wikipedia's article - Sclerotic
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