HealthJuly 16, 2026
sclerosis
/skləˈroʊsɪs/
Definition
A chronic, progressive disease involving the hardening or scarring of tissue, specifically referring to multiple sclerosis in the context of the article.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'sklērōsis', meaning 'hardening,' which comes from 'sklēros' meaning 'hard.' It entered medical English to describe the pathological hardening of body tissue.
In the news
The term appears in a headline regarding a donation for multiple sclerosis research. It highlights the medical focus of the gift intended to support the study of this neurological condition.
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