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