sklə̇rōs, ˈskliˌr-, ˈskleˌr-, -ōz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: back-formation from sclerosed
transitive verb
: to cause sclerosis in
chronic infections may sclerose kidneys
intransitive verb
: to undergo or become affected with sclerosis : become sclerotic
arteries of older people often tend to sclerose