noun a hard mass formed in the body
Induration is a term used to describe a hardened area of tissue, often indicating inflammation or infection.
In geology, induration refers to the process of hardening of sedimentary rocks through compaction and cementation.
In pathology, induration can refer to the hardening of tissue as a result of disease or injury.
In materials science, induration is the process of heating a material to high temperatures to increase its strength and durability.
In medical writing, 'induration' may be used to describe the hardening of a tissue due to inflammation or infection.
Psychologists may use 'induration' metaphorically to describe emotional hardening or resistance to change in therapy.
Medical doctors use 'induration' to describe the hardening of a tissue as felt during a physical examination.
Geologists may use 'induration' to describe the hardening of sedimentary rocks over time due to pressure and cementation.