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sclerous

UK
/ˈsklɪərəs/
US
/ˈsklɪrəs/

Translations

sclerousadjective
more sclerous
Comp.
most sclerous
Super.
UK
/ˈsklɪərəs/
US
/ˈsklɪrəs/
scléreuxTerme surtout anatomique et botanique ; indique une texture dure, fibreuse ou cartilagineuse.
The sclerous tissue made it difficult for the surgeon to perform the procedure.
Le tissu scléreux a rendu l’intervention difficile pour le chirurgien.
Synonyms
hard
tough
indurated
rigid
stiff

Definitions

sclerousadjective
Having a hard or hardened texture, often used to describe tissues or materials that have become rigid or tough.
The sclerous tissue made it difficult for the surgeon to perform the procedure.
Relating to or consisting of sclerenchyma; woody, fibrous, or markedly tough in structure.
The seed coat contains a sclerous layer that protects the embryo.
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