Sclerosis

Synonyms of sclerosis

• hardening
• induration
• calcification

Antonyms of sclerosis

• flexibility
• pliability
• softening

Collocations of sclerosis

multiple sclerosis

Frequency: 90 %

She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at a young age.

sclerosis treatment

Frequency: 80 %

The doctor prescribed a new sclerosis treatment for the patient.

sclerotic plaque

Frequency: 70 %

The MRI showed sclerotic plaques in her brain.

sclerotic lesion

Frequency: 65 %

The doctor identified a sclerotic lesion on the patient's spinal cord.

cerebral sclerosis

Frequency: 50 %

The patient's symptoms were consistent with cerebral sclerosis.

Idiomatic Expressions for sclerosis

• Phrase: sclerosis of the heart
  Meaning: refers to emotional hardening or lack of compassion
  Usage: After years of working in a high-stress job, he developed sclerosis of the heart and struggled to show empathy towards others.