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sclerotic
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective sclerotic has 2 senses
  1. sclerotic, sclerosed - relating to or having sclerosis; hardened; "a sclerotic patient"
  2. sclerotic - of or relating to the sclera of the eyeball; "sclerotic tissue"

Definitions from the Web

Sclerotic

1. Adjective

Definition: Hardened or becoming hardened.

Example Sentence: The sclerotic material on the old ship's hull made it difficult to penetrate with a tool.

2. Noun

Definition: A person with rigid or inflexible beliefs, attitudes, or thinking.

Example Sentence: It is challenging to have a productive discussion with a sclerotic who refuses to consider any alternative viewpoints.

3. Medical Adjective

Definition: Relating to or affected by the hardening of a bodily tissue.

Example Sentence: The doctor diagnosed the patient with sclerotic arteries, which required immediate treatment.

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