induration
noun
in·du·ra·tion
ˌin-də-ˈrā-shən 
-dyə-
: the process of or condition produced by growing hard
specifically
: sclerosis especially when associated with inflammation
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induration
noun
in·du·ra·tion
ˌin-d(y)ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: an increase in the fibrous elements in tissue commonly associated with inflammation and marked by loss of elasticity and pliability : sclerosis
2
: a hardened mass or formation
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