Induration

Pronunciation: /ˌɪndjʊˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of induration

noun a hard mass formed in the body

Example Sentences

A1 I have a small induration on my arm from a recent vaccination.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the lump on my skin as an induration.

B1 The induration in the tissue was causing discomfort for the patient.

B2 The induration of the muscle was a result of prolonged exercise.

C1 The induration of the rock formation indicated its age and composition.

C2 The induration of the scar tissue made it difficult for the skin to stretch.

Examples of induration in a Sentence

formal The doctor noted the presence of induration at the injection site.

informal The nurse said there was some hardening at the spot where you got the shot.

slang I felt a little lump where the needle went in, must be some induration.

figurative His heart showed signs of emotional induration after years of disappointment.

Grammatical Forms of induration

• past tense: indurated
• plural: indurations
• comparative: more indurated
• superlative: most indurated
• present tense: indurates
• future tense: will indurate
• perfect tense: has indurated
• continuous tense: is indurating
• singular: induration
• positive degree: indurated
• infinitive: to indurate
• gerund: indurating
• participle: indurated

Origin and Evolution of induration

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'induration' originated from the Latin word 'induratio', which is derived from the verb 'indurare' meaning to harden.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to describe the hardening of tissue, the word 'induration' has evolved to also refer to the hardening or solidifying of substances in various fields such as geology and chemistry.