| 释义 |
sclerous, a.|ˈsklɪərəs|
[f. Gr. σκληρ-ός hard + -ous.]
a. Phys. Of animal tissue: Hard, bony.
b. Path. Indurated, affected by sclerosis.
1845Todd & Bowman Phys. Anat. I. 48 The sclerous tissue contains a large proportion of inorganic material, to which it owes its hardness. 1876Dunglison Med. Lex., Tissue, Sclerous. This name has been used collectively for the cartilaginous, osseous, and fibrous tissues. 1897Allbutt's Syst. Med. II. 863 The cord changes are due to slowly encroaching sclerous changes. 1899Ibid. VI. 486 In so far as the sclerous condition of the skin acts as an impediment. |