SINCE 1828
induration
noun
in·du·ra·tion
| \ ˌin-də-ˈrā-shən
, -dyə-\
, -dyə-\
Definition of induration
: the process of or condition produced by growing hard
specifically
: sclerosis especially when associated with inflammation
Other Words from induration
indurative
\ ˈin-də-ˌrā-tiv
, -dyə- ; in-ˈdür-ə- , -ˈdyür-
\
adjective
, -dyə- ; in-ˈdür-ə- , -ˈdyür-
\
adjective
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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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