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sclerotic

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sclerotic
1. of or relating to the sclera
2. of, relating to, or having sclerosis
3. Botany characterized by the hardening and strengthening of cell walls
4. another name for sclera
sclerotic [sklə′räd·ik]
(anatomy)
Pertaining to the sclera.
(medicine)
Hard.
Of or pertaining to sclerosis.
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