sclerozone

/skləroʊˈzoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A zone of sclerotic tissue; specifically, a layer or region in which the tissue has become hardened or sclerotic, often due to injury or disease.

“The doctor examined the sclerozone in the patient’s knee to determine the extent of the damage.”

Synonyms

  • fibrotic area
  • sclerotic zone

Antonyms

  • hyperplastic area
  • hypertrophic zone