sclerotization
- noun
- /ˌsklɛrəˈtaɪzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
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esclerotización
- The sclerotization of plant tissues can indicate disease.
Examples
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Chronic inflammation can cause sclerotization of tissues, leading to reduced flexibility and function.
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The sclerotization of insect exoskeletons provides them with extra protection against predators.
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Researchers studied the sclerotization process in plant stems affected by certain diseases.
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The process of sclerotization can be beneficial for some plants.
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The process of sclerotization helps make plant tissues tougher and more resistant to damage, often due to disease or natural development.
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Insects undergo sclerotization to strengthen their cuticles after molting.
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The doctor explained that sclerotization can indicate chronic inflammation in the body.
Synonyms
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8.3
A change in body tissue that makes it harder or less flexible
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7.5
A medical problem when body tissue becomes thick and less flexible
A hard area under the skin that forms after infection or injury
How Hard
- Specialized
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7.1
- Specialized
- Specialized
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1.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
sclerotization = sclerotize (opaque) = sclerot + ize + ation
The immediate base 'sclerotize' is technical and built from a Greek combining form unfamiliar to average learners.
Etymology
Sclerotization comes from the root scler- which means 'hard', the same root in sclerosis. That is why sclerotization describes body or plant parts becoming hard or stiff, for example after a long illness or over time, which makes them less flexible.