Indurated: meaning, definitions and examples

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indurated

 

[ɪnˈdjʊər.eɪ.tɪd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'indurare', which means 'to make hard'.
  • It’s related to the word 'durable', which also means strong or long-lasting.
  • The prefix 'in-' often signifies a change or transformation in Latin, reinforcing the idea of becoming hard.

Science

  • In biology, certain tissues can become indurated due to inflammation, often indicating an underlying disease.
  • Soil can become indurated over time due to compaction or the presence of clay, affecting agriculture.
  • Indurated rock, such as certain types of sedimentary rock, forms under pressure and heat over long periods.

Medicine

  • Induration may occur in the skin as a response to injections or infections, causing hard, raised areas.
  • Doctors may assess induration in lesions to determine the severity or type of a biopsy result.
  • In the context of certain diseases, such as tuberculosis, induration is a sign of the body's immune response.

Literature

  • Poets often use the term to describe emotional 'hardening' after trauma or loss, representing resilience.
  • In literature, indurated characters may represent stubbornness or an inability to change, creating conflict.
  • Fictional and non-fictional works often explore the theme of induration as a metaphor for lost innocence.

Engineering

  • In construction, certain materials are designed to become indurated for durability in weather conditions.
  • The process of making concrete includes a curing phase that indurates the mixture, providing strength and longevity.
  • Indurated materials, such as certain polymers, are essential in various engineering applications.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,276, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.