English Explanatory Dictionary

sclerotic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to the sclera of the eye.
  2. Having or relating to sclerosis; hardened.
  3. Hard and insular; resistant to change.
  4. Of or relating to sclerotium.
noun
  1. Synonym of sclera.

Pronunciation

/skləˈɹɑtɪk/ /skləˈɹɒtɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sclerotic.wav

Word forms

sclerotic more sclerotic most sclerotic sclerotics

Etymology

From scler(a) + -otic.

Synonyms

scleral sclera

Derived words

arteriosclerotic atherosclerotic cardiosclerotic fibrosclerotic myelosclerotic nephrosclerotic nonsclerotic osteosclerotic otosclerotic pansclerotic pseudosclerotic sclerotic acid sclerotical sclerotic coat sclerotic ring unsclerotic
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