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scle·ro·sis S0151900 (sklə-rō′sĭs)n. pl. scle·ro·ses (-sēz) 1. a. A thickening or hardening of a body part, as of an artery, especially from excessive formation of fibrous interstitial tissue.b. A disease characterized by this thickening or hardening.2. Botany The hardening of cells by the formation of a secondary wall and the deposition of lignin. [Middle English sclirosis, from Medieval Latin sclīrōsis, from Greek sklērōsis, hardening, from sklēroun, to harden; see scleroma.]sclerosis (sklɪəˈrəʊsɪs) n, pl -ses (-siːz) 1. (Pathology) pathol a hardening or thickening of organs, tissues, or vessels from chronic inflammation, abnormal growth of fibrous tissue, or degeneration of the myelin sheath of nerve fibres, or (esp on the inner walls of arteries) deposition of fatty plaques. Compare arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, multiple sclerosis2. (Botany) the hardening of a plant cell wall or tissue by the deposition of lignin3. a debilitating lack of progress or innovation within an institution or organization[C14: via Medieval Latin from Greek sklērōsis a hardening] scleˈrosal adjscle•ro•sis (sklɪˈroʊ sɪs) n., pl. -ses (-sēz). 1. a hardening of a body tissue or part, or an increase of connective tissue or the like at the expense of more active tissue. 2. a hardening of a plant tissue or cell wall by thickening or becoming woody. [1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin < Greek sklḗrōsis hardening = sklērō-, variant s. of skleroûn to harden, v. derivative of sklērós hard + -sis -sis] scle•ro′sal, adj. sclerosisa hardening of body tissues or other parts, as by an excessive growth of fibrous connective tissue. See also plants — sclerotic, adj.See also: Disease and Illness a hardening of body tissues or other parts, as by an excessive growth of fibrous connective tissue. See also plants. — sclerotic, adj.See also: Body, Human the hardening of the cell wall of a plant, as by the formation of wood. See also body, human. — sclerotic, adj.See also: PlantsThesaurusNoun | 1. | sclerosis - any pathological hardening or thickening of tissueindurationdisseminated multiple sclerosis, disseminated sclerosis, MS, multiple sclerosis - a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibersALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease - thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbsarteriolosclerosis - sclerosis of the arteriolesarterial sclerosis, arteriosclerosis, coronary-artery disease, hardening of the arteries, induration of the arteries - sclerosis of the arterial wallsosteosclerosis - abnormal hardening or eburnation of bonepathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition | Translationssclerosisclerosi multiplasclerosis
sclerosis1. Pathol a hardening or thickening of organs, tissues, or vessels from chronic inflammation, abnormal growth of fibrous tissue, or degeneration of the myelin sheath of nerve fibres, or (esp on the inner walls of arteries) deposition of fatty plaques 2. the hardening of a plant cell wall or tissue by the deposition of lignin Sclerosis the hardening of an organ or tissue in humans and animals caused by connective-tissue overgrowth. Functionally valuable elements of the parenchyma of a sclerosed organ are destroyed and replaced by mature and sometimes coarse-fibered connective tissue, which often contains deposits of amyloid, hyalin, and lime. New connective tissue is usually formed by the reproduction of fibroblasts (connective-tissue cells) and by the intensified formation of collagen molecules by the fibroblasts. In cases of sclerosis, parenchymal elements may be destroyed by inflammatory processes that are usually chronic in nature, including tuberculosis, rheumatic fever, and syphilis, and by circulatory disturbances, including passive congestion. Parenchymal elements may also be destroyed by involutional changes, for example, the postpartum sclerosis of the corpus lutea, and by changes associated with age and by metabolic disturbances. Sclerosis may be focal or diffuse. The proliferated connective tissue may become corrugated, resulting in the deformation of the organ, or cirrhosis. During cirrhosis, the hardening and reduction of an organ are accompanied by surface changes, including alternating outpouchings and invaginations, such as in a granular kidney or nodular liver. sclerosis[sklə′rō·səs] (pathology) Hardening of a tissue, especially by proliferation of fibrous connective tissue. sclerosis
sclerosis [sklĕ-ro´sis] an induration or hardening, especially of a part from inflammation, or in disease of the interstitial substance. The term is used chiefly for such a hardening of the nervous system due to hyperplasia of the connective tissue or for hardening of the blood vessels. Called also induration. adj., adj sclerot´ic.amyotrophic lateral sclerosis see amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.arteriolar sclerosis arteriolosclerosis.disseminated sclerosis multiple sclerosis.familial centrolobar sclerosis a progressive familial form of leukoencephalopathy marked by nystagmus, ataxia, tremor, facies" >parkinsonian facies, dysarthria, and mental deterioration.focal glomerular sclerosis focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.glomerular sclerosis glomerulosclerosis.hippocampal sclerosis loss of neurons in the region of the hippocampus" >hippocampus, with gliosis" >gliosis; sometimes seen in epilepsy" >epilepsy.lateral sclerosis a form seated in the lateral columns of the spinal cord. It may be primary, with spastic paraplegia, rigidity of the limbs, and increase of the tendon reflexes but no sensory disturbances, or secondary to myelitis, with paraplegia and sensory disturbance.medial calcific sclerosis (Mönckeberg's sclerosis) Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis.multiple sclerosis see multiple sclerosis.systemic sclerosis systemic scleroderma.tuberous sclerosis a congenital heredofamilial disease, transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait, characterized principally by the presence of hamartomas of the brain (tubers), retina (phakomas), and viscera, mental retardation, seizures, and adenoma sebaceum, and often associated with other skin lesions.scle·ro·sis, pl. scle·ro·ses (sklē-rō'sis, -sēz), Do not confuse this word with cirrhosis or serosa.1. Synonym(s): induration (2) 2. In neuropathy, induration of nervous and other structures by a hyperplasia of the interstitial fibrous or glial connective tissue. [G. sklērōsis, hardness] sclerosis (sklə-rō′sĭs)n. pl. sclero·ses (-sēz) 1. a. A thickening or hardening of a body part, as of an artery, especially from excessive formation of fibrous interstitial tissue.b. A disease characterized by this thickening or hardening.2. Botany The hardening of cells by the formation of a secondary wall and the deposition of lignin.sclerosis Medtalk Induration of tissue. See Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Diffuse mesangial sclerosis, End plate sclerosis, Lichen sclerosis, Mesial temporal sclerosis, Multiple sclerosis, Nephrosclerosis sclerosis, Progressive systemic sclerosis, Systemic sclerosis. scle·ro·sis, pl. scleroses (skler-ōsis, -sēz) 1. Synonym(s): induration (2) . 2. In neuropathy, induration of nervous and other structures by a hyperplasia of the interstitial fibrous or glial connective tissue. [G. sklērōsis, hardness]sclerosis Hardening of tissues usually from deposition of fibrous tissue, following persistent INFLAMMATION.sclerosis - (in animals) a hardening of tissue due to excess growth of fibrous tissue (scarring) or deposition of fatty plaques. A range of conditions can result, among them ARTERIOSCLEROSIS and multiple sclerosis, which is due to the degeneration of the myelin sheath of nerve fibres.
- (in plants), a hardening of the cell wall or tissue, often due to the deposition of LIGNIN.
SclerosisThe process by which an irritating material is placed in the pleural space in order to inflame the pleural membranes and cause them to stick together, eliminating the pleural space and recurrent effusions.Mentioned in: Pleural Effusion, Sclerodermascle·ro·sis, pl. scleroses (skler-ōsis, -sēz) 1. Synonym(s): induration (2) . 2. In neuropathy, induration of nervous and other structures by a hyperplasia of the interstitial connective tissue.[G. sklērōsis, hardness]Patient discussion about sclerosisQ. does multiple sclerosis cause mood swings seem like i have changed. I 've become very irritable towards my family. Seems like I've become a mean person, and that has not my charactor.A. MS can indeed cause depression or other mood changes such as euphoria, so it may be part of the disease. In addition, some treatments may also cause mood changes. If it bothers you, than consulting your doctor may be wise. Take care…
Q. What is MS? I am 14 years old and my best friend has been diagnosed with MS. What is it? What causes it? Can I catch it?A. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks the central nervous system (CNS), causing demyelination (loss of myelin). The myelin sheath helps the neurons (nerves) carry electrical signals. When having MS there is a thinning or complete loss of myelin and, sometimes, the cutting of the neuron's extensions or axons. When the myelin is lost, the neurons can no longer effectively conduct their electrical signals. It may cause numerous physical and mental symptoms. MS is not contagious and does not shorten the life expectancy of those who are diagnosed with the disease. Although the disease may not be cured or prevented at this time, treatments are available to reduce severity and delay progression. More discussions about sclerosisFinancialSeeMSsclerosis Related to sclerosis: Systemic sclerosis sclerosis is not available in the list of acronyms. Check:- general English dictionary
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sclerosis Related to sclerosis: Systemic sclerosisSynonyms for sclerosisnoun any pathological hardening or thickening of tissueSynonymsRelated Words- disseminated multiple sclerosis
- disseminated sclerosis
- MS
- multiple sclerosis
- ALS
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Lou Gehrig's disease
- arteriolosclerosis
- arterial sclerosis
- arteriosclerosis
- coronary-artery disease
- hardening of the arteries
- induration of the arteries
- osteosclerosis
- pathology
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