1. hard and dry; having a tough, woody texture
Usage: botanical; medical
2. relating to or affected by sclerosis
Usage: medical

Examples

• The sclerous tissue of the old tree trunk was difficult to cut through.
• Sclerous plant stems provide structural support but lack flexibility.
• The doctor noted sclerous changes in the patient’s arterial walls.
• Sclerous patches on the skin indicated a chronic condition.
• The botanist examined the sclerous seed coat under a microscope.
• Age-related sclerous changes affected the organ’s function.