Meaning of the word sclerotic in English
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sclerotic
US /skləˈrɑː.t̬ɪk/
UK /skləˈrɒt.ɪk/
Adjective
1.
becoming rigid and unresponsive; losing the ability to adapt
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The company's sclerotic management was unable to respond to market changes.
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His views on education have become increasingly sclerotic over the years.
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2.
relating to or affected with sclerosis
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The patient was diagnosed with a sclerotic condition of the arteries.
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Microscopic examination revealed sclerotic changes in the kidney tissue.