sclerotic

[ skli-rot-ik ]

adjective

1. Also Anatomy. of or relating to the sclera.
2. Pathology, Botany. pertaining to or affected with sclerosis.

sclerotic

/ sklɪəˈrɒtɪk /

adjective

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

noun

1. See sclera
   another name for sclera

Other Words From

• subscle·rotic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sclerotic¹

1535–45; < New Latin sclērōticus of hardening, equivalent to Greek sklērṓt ( ēs ) hardness (derivative of sklērós hard; sclero- ) + New Latin -icus -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of sclerotic¹

C16: from Medieval Latin sclērōticus, from Greek; see scleroma

Example Sentences

From the outside, it is easy for us to see that a traditional, medical-centric approach has contributed to a sclerotic response to the airborne spread of Covid-19.

From Time

Tax professionals say that for many functions, the IRS has gotten so sclerotic that all they can do is tell their clients to wait and hope their situations get straightened out eventually.

From ProPublica

The International Commercial Aviation Organization, sclerotic as ever, has “task forces” assigned to the problem.

From The Daily Beast

Yes, the economy remains sclerotic, work force participation is abysmal, and wages stagnate.

From The Daily Beast

In MS, the amount and quality of myelin is abnormal, replaced by “sclerotic” plaques, the hallmark of the disease.

From The Daily Beast

It has hampered the flow of capital and added to the sclerotic recovery.

From The Daily Beast

It came too late for some, of course, as almost simultaneously we saw the sclerotic auto companies collapsing before us.

From The Daily Beast

The sclerotic is a tough fibrous coat, and is the part to which the phrase 'white of the eye' is applied.

From Project Gutenberg

On the internal surface of the sclerotic is a vascular membrane called the choroid.

From Project Gutenberg

(ii) The position and nature of the wound in the cornea and sclerotic.

From Project Gutenberg

In the incomplete method a band of sclerotic is left in the periphery.

From Project Gutenberg

The interior of the sclerotic should appear perfectly white.

From Project Gutenberg