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1sclerotic

adjective scle·rot·ic \sklə-ˈrä-tik\

Definition of SCLEROTIC

1
:  being or relating to the sclera
2
:  of, relating to, or affected with sclerosis
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First Known Use of SCLEROTIC

1543

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

2sclerotic

noun

Definition of SCLEROTIC

:  sclera

Origin of SCLEROTIC

Medieval Latin sclerotica, from Greek *sklērōtos, verbal of Greek sklēroun to harden
First Known Use: 1690

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

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