induration

noun in·du·ra·tion \ˌin-də-ˈrā-shən, -dyə-\

Definition of INDURATION

: the process of or condition produced by growing hard; specifically : sclerosis especially when associated with inflammation

— in·du·ra·tive \ˈin-də-ˌrā-tiv, -dyə-; in-ˈdür-ə-, -ˈdyür-\ adjective

14th century

Medical Dictionary

noun in·du·ra·tion \ˌin-d(y)ə-ˈrā-shən\

: an increase in the fibrous elements in tissue commonly associated with inflammation and marked by loss of elasticity and pliability : sclerosis

: a hardened mass or formation

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