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-sclerosis

Suffix Medical Terminology

Hardening.

Example: atherosclerosis (plaque buildup hardening the arteries)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Fundamentals of Nursing, Chapter 19 Key Terms · OpenStax

Terms built with -sclerosis

atherosclerosisBuildup of fatty plaque in artery walls, narrowing and hardening the arteries.

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