sclerosis
/skləˈrəʊsɪs/ · /skləˈroʊsɪs/
CEFR level C2Topic HealthWord #7186 in the learning path
硬化；硬化症
Definitions
n. Abnormal hardening of tissue within the body.
硬化；硬化症
Example
The specialist explained that sclerosis involves hardening of body tissue.
专科医生解释说，硬化涉及身体组织变硬。
Multiple sclerosis affects the central nervous system, and its symptoms can vary considerably between individuals.
多发性硬化症影响中枢神经系统，其症状可能因人而异。
Collocations
- multiple sclerosis
- tissue sclerosis
Word family
- sclerotic (adj.)
Usage tip
医学词；multiple sclerosis是多发性硬化症。
FAQ
- What does sclerosis mean?
- Abnormal hardening of tissue within the body.
- How is sclerosis pronounced?
- UK /skləˈrəʊsɪs/, US /skləˈroʊsɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
