sclerose

/skləˈroʊz/
verb
  1. To become hard or to cause tissue to harden, often due to disease or aging.
    • Without treatment, the affected joints may sclerose and lose flexibility.
    • The disease causes the skin to sclerose, becoming thick and tight.
    • As people age, their arteries can sclerose, making blood flow less efficient.
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