sclerose

scle·rose

verb \sklə-ˈrōs, -ˈrōz\

scle·rosedscle·ros·ing

Definition of SCLEROSE

transitive verb

: to cause sclerosis in <chronic infections may sclerose kidneys>

intransitive verb

: to undergo or become affected with sclerosis : become sclerotic <arteries of older people often tend to sclerose>