Indurated: meaning, definitions and examples
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indurated
[ ɪnˈdjʊər.eɪ.tɪd ]
medical condition
Indurated refers to the process of becoming hard or rigid due to inflammation or other pathological conditions, often seen in medical contexts. It usually describes tissues or lesions that have hardened as a result of disease or injury.
Synonyms
hardened, ossified, sclerotic.
Examples of usage
- The indurated area on the skin raised concern for an underlying infection.
- Doctors noted indurated lymph nodes during the examination.
- The biopsy revealed indurated tissue indicative of chronic inflammation.
Translations
Translations of the word "indurated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 endurecido
🇮🇳 कठोर
🇩🇪 verhärtet
🇮🇩 mengeras
🇺🇦 індурований
🇵🇱 stwardniały
🇯🇵 硬化した
🇫🇷 induré
🇪🇸 indurado
🇹🇷 sertleşmiş
🇰🇷 경화된
🇸🇦 صلب
🇨🇿 ztvrdlý
🇸🇰 ztvrdnutý
🇨🇳 硬化的
🇸🇮 strjen
🇮🇸 storknað
🇰🇿 қатты
🇬🇪 მყარი
🇦🇿 sıxlaşmış
🇲🇽 indurado
Etymology
The word 'indurated' originates from the Latin word 'indurare', which means 'to harden'. The prefix 'in-' suggests 'into' or 'inward', while 'durare' comes from 'durus', meaning 'hard'. This etymology reflects its use in medical terminology, describing soft tissues that have undergone changes due to inflammation, scarring, or other pathological processes. The term has been utilized in medical literature since at least the 19th century, often in the context of describing lesions, nodules, or other abnormal tissue formations that become hard over time. Its usage spreads across various medical disciplines, including dermatology, oncology, and general pathology, highlighting the importance of recognizing hardened tissues as potential indicators of disease.