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induration

/ɪnˈdʌrətʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does induration mean?

noun

The process or state of becoming hard or hardened, especially as a result of disease or injury. A hardening or thickening of tissue, such as in the skin or organs.

Example

"The doctor examined the patient's skin, which had undergone significant induration due to the infection."

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