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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
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indurative

play \ˈin-də-ˌrā-tiv, -dyə-; in-ˈdür-ə-, -ˈdyür-\ adjective

First Known Use of induration

14th century

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induration

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

medical Definition of induration

1 : an increase in the fibrous elements in tissue commonly associated with inflammation and marked by loss of elasticity and pliability : sclerosis
2 : a hardened mass or formation

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