How Do You Spell SCLEROSE?

Pronunciation: [sklˈɛɹə͡ʊz] (IPA)

Sclerose is a medical term that is commonly misspelled due to its complex pronunciation. The correct spelling of the word is /sklɪˈroʊs/ which is pronounced as SKUHL-uh-rohs. The word is derived from the Greek word "sklēros" meaning hard. Sclerose refers to the hardening or thickening of tissues due to various medical conditions such as sclerosis or fibrosis. It is important to spell this word correctly in medical documentation and communication for accuracy and clarity.

SCLEROSE Meaning and Definition

1. Sclerose is a medical term used to describe the process of hardening or thickening of tissues or organs. Derived from the Greek word "skleros," meaning hard, rigid, or stiff, the term is commonly used in the field of medicine to describe a pathological condition characterized by fibrosis or the formation of fibrous tissue.

   In this context, sclerose refers to the abnormal and excessive deposition of collagen fibers in a certain area, leading to the loss of elasticity and flexibility of the affected tissue. This can occur in various parts of the body, such as blood vessels, skin, connective tissues, or even organs like the liver or lungs. The fibrotic changes can cause a range of symptoms and complications depending on the location and severity of the sclerotic process.

   Sclerose can be caused by a variety of factors, including chronic inflammation, autoimmune diseases, infections, metabolic disorders, or genetic predisposition. Common examples of sclerotic conditions include systemic sclerosis (also known as scleroderma), a chronic autoimmune disease affecting connective tissue, and atherosclerosis, a progressive narrowing and hardening of the arteries.

   Diagnosis of sclerotic conditions usually involves a comprehensive medical evaluation, including physical examination, imaging tests, laboratory investigations, and sometimes a biopsy of the affected tissue. Treatment approaches depend on the underlying cause and severity of the condition but commonly include medications to manage symptoms, anti-inflammatory drugs, immune-suppressants, and lifestyle modifications.

   Overall, sclerose describes the pathological process of tissue hardening and is an important term in the medical field when discussing various fibrotic conditions.

2. To harden, to undergo sclerosis.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for SCLEROSE

• scleros
• sclerosse
• aclerose
• zclerose
• xclerose
• dclerose
• eclerose
• wclerose
• sxlerose
• svlerose
• sflerose
• sdlerose
• sckerose
• scperose
• scoerose
• sclwrose
• sclsrose
• scldrose
• sclrrose
• scl4rose

Etymology of SCLEROSE

The word "sclerose" comes from the Greek word "sklērōsis" (σκλήρωσις), which means "hardening". It is derived from the Greek word "sklēros" (σκληρός), meaning "hard". The term was originally used in medicine to describe the abnormal hardening or thickening of tissues or blood vessels. Today, "sclerose" is mainly used as a verb meaning "to harden" or "to become hardened", particularly in a medical context.

Similar spelling words for SCLEROSE

• CICRIS,
• skewers,
• CIGARS,
• scours,
• scarse,
• casein-sucrose-yeast,
• Scleros,
• xigris,
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• CICRS,
• scares,
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• swiggers,
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• Sclerous,
• Zacharias,
• sackers,
• CECRS,
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• syagrus,
• t-squares,
• Squarroso-dentate,
• saccorhiza,
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• SGAHRS,
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• sowcars,
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• squares,
• scarce,
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• SKRZ,
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• Scorce,
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• swagers,
• sagres,
• skyros,
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• soccorso,
• Scourse,
• LWF/ZCRS,
• seekers,
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• skyers,
• job-seekers,
• least-squares,
• water-scarce,
• sekeras,
• office-seekers,
• seggars,
• scores,
• succors,
• Scleras,
• Zackerias,
• SCOERS,
• saggars,
• Squyres,
• saggers,
• saugers,
• Scorza.

Conjugate verb Sclerose

CONDITIONAL

I would sclerose

you would sclerose

he/she/it would sclerose

we would sclerose

they would sclerose

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sclerosing

you would be sclerosing

he/she/it would be sclerosing

we would be sclerosing

they would be sclerosing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sclerose

you would have sclerose

he/she/it would have sclerose

we would have sclerose

they would have sclerose

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sclerosing

you would have been sclerosing

he/she/it would have been sclerosing

we would have been sclerosing

they would have been sclerosing

FUTURE

I will sclerose

you will sclerose

he/she/it will sclerose

we will sclerose

they will sclerose

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sclerosing

you will be sclerosing

he/she/it will be sclerosing

we will be sclerosing

they will be sclerosing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sclerosed

you will have sclerosed

he/she/it will have sclerosed

we will have sclerosed

they will have sclerosed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sclerosing

you will have been sclerosing

he/she/it will have been sclerosing

we will have been sclerosing

they will have been sclerosing

IMPERATIVE

you sclerose

we let´s sclerose

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sclerose

PAST

I sclerosed

you sclerosed

he/she/it sclerosed

we sclerosed

they sclerosed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sclerosing

you were sclerosing

he/she/it was sclerosing

we were sclerosing

they were sclerosing

PAST PARTICIPLE

sclerosed

PAST PERFECT

I had sclerosed

you had sclerosed

he/she/it had sclerosed

we had sclerosed

they had sclerosed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sclerosing

you had been sclerosing

he/she/it had been sclerosing

we had been sclerosing

they had been sclerosing

PRESENT

I sclerose

you sclerose

he/she/it scleroses

we sclerose

they sclerose

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sclerosing

you are sclerosing

he/she/it is sclerosing

we are sclerosing

they are sclerosing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sclerosing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sclerosed

you have sclerosed

he/she/it has sclerosed

we have sclerosed

they have sclerosed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sclerosing

you have been sclerosing

he/she/it has been sclerosing

we have been sclerosing

they have been sclerosing