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A circumstance that I was dealing with when recording my second album was I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
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Meaning of "sclerosis" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SCLEROSIS

Via Medieval Latin from Greek sklērōsis a hardening.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SCLEROSIS

sclerosis  [sklɪəˈrəʊsɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCLEROSIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sclerosis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCLEROSIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of sclerosis in the English dictionary

The definition of sclerosis in the dictionary is the hardening of a plant cell wall or tissue by the deposition of lignin. Other definition of sclerosis is a debilitating lack of progress or innovation within an institution or organization.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCLEROSIS


amaurosis
ˌæmɔːˈrəʊsɪs
aponeurosis
ˌæpənjʊəˈrəʊsɪs
arteriosclerosis
ɑːˌtɪərɪəʊsklɪəˈrəʊsɪs
atherosclerosis
ˌæθərəʊsklɪəˈrəʊsɪs
chlorosis
klɔːˈrəʊsɪs
cirrhosis
sɪˈrəʊsɪs
fluorosis
flʊəˈrəʊsɪs
heterosis
ˌhɛtəˈrəʊsɪs
leptospirosis
ˌlɛptəʊspaɪˈrəʊsɪs
neurosis
njʊˈrəʊsɪs
osteoporosis
ˌɒstɪəʊpɔːˈrəʊsɪs
otosclerosis
ˌəʊtəʊskləˈrəʊsɪs
porosis
pɔːˈrəʊsɪs
psychoneurosis
ˌsaɪkəʊnjʊˈrəʊsɪs
pyrosis
paɪˈrəʊsɪs
siderosis
ˌsaɪdəˈrəʊsɪs
sorosis
səˈrəʊsɪs
trophoneurosis
ˌtrɒfəʊˌnjʊəˈrəʊsɪs
virosis
vaɪˈrəʊsɪs
xerosis
zɪˈrəʊsɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCLEROSIS

sclerometer
sclerometric
sclerophyll
sclerophyllous
sclerophylly
scleroprotein
sclerosal
sclerose
sclerosed
scleroses
sclerotal
sclerotia
sclerotial
sclerotic
sclerotin
sclerotioid
sclerotisation
sclerotise
sclerotitis
sclerotium

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCLEROSIS

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
anhidrosis
anidrosis
anxiety neurosis
arthrosis
cystic fibrosis
diagnosis
fibrosis
hidrosis
hydronephrosis
hyperhidrosis
multiple sclerosis
myelofibrosis
necrosis
nephrosis
osteoarthrosis
osteopetrosis
polyhedrosis
pseudarthrosis
pseudoarthrosis
synchondrosis

Synonyms and antonyms of sclerosis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sclerosis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCLEROSIS

Find out the translation of sclerosis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sclerosis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sclerosis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

硬化
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

esclerosis
570 millions of speakers

English

sclerosis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

काठिन्य
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التصلب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

склероз
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

esclerose
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কঠিনীভবন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sclérose
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sclerosis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sklerose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

硬化症
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

경화증
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sclerosis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chứng ngạnh kết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விழி வெண்படலம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्केलेरोसिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

skleroz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sclerosi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rozsiane
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

склероз
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scleroza
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κατά πλάκας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sklerose
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skleros
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sklerose
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sclerosis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCLEROSIS»

The term «sclerosis» is very widely used and occupies the 21.839 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCLEROSIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sclerosis

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6 QUOTES WITH «SCLEROSIS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sclerosis.
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Frank Iero
About six years ago my family was affected by multiple sclerosis.
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David Perlmutter
Inflammation is the cornerstone of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis - all of the neurodegenerative diseases are really predicated on inflammation.
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Michael Redhill
Sufferers of depression have 'episodes' the same way those who suffer from multiple sclerosis do. It comes, wipes the floor with you, and then somehow returns you to the world. But it comes back.
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Julie Roberts
A circumstance that I was dealing with when recording my second album was I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
5
Ann Romney
Having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998, and I am continually amazed by the level of support I receive from individuals across the country.
6
Steve-O
I got into being vegan because I was simply looking to benefit from being more compassionate. I have since come to learn that it is an animal-based diet that is responsible for the overwhelming majority of cases of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, multiple sclerosis, and all kinds of other problems.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCLEROSIS»

Discover the use of sclerosis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sclerosis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families
This edition is in two volumes. The second volume ISBN is 9781459613744.
Hiroshi Mitsumoto, 2011
2
Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosis, Medical Management, and ...
This important book focuses on symptom control and clinical management using these innovative therapies and is packed with practical, easy-to-access information.
Dr. Jack S. Burks, MD, Dr. Kenneth P. Johnson, MD, 2000
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The Multiple Sclerosis Diet Book
Hundreds of new recipes for dishes that taste terrific but stick to the diet rules so important for controlling M.S.--now completely revised to conform to the latest medical research. From the Hardcover edition.
Roy Laver Swank, Barbara Brewer Dugan, 2011
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Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
However, there have been significant recent advances in understanding progressive disease and this book draws the field together into a single, accessible, clinically focused text.
Alastair Wilkins, 2012
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Reversing Multiple Sclerosis: 9 Effective Steps to Recover ...
"I truly believe that if you diligently apply these healing protocols, which I have learned, you will no longer be known as an 'MS victim,'" says Dr. Pepe.
Celeste Pepe, Lisa Hammond, 2001
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Healing Multiple Sclerosis: Diet, Detox and Nutritional ...
Multiple Sclerosis can now be healed and this book shows you how. Though MS is widely believed to be incurable, Boroch's breakthrough treatment protocol can dramatically restore patients to health.
Ann Boroch, 2011
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Multiple Sclerosis, 5th Ed.: The Questions You Have-The ...
"-Library Journal 11/1/2011 "In this comprehensive new edition, Dr. Kalb and colleagues have successfully blended together the expertise of professionals with real-life examples that bear witness to the realities of life with MS. If you ...
Rosalind C. Kalb MD, 2011
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Handbook of Multiple Sclerosis, Third Edition
Reporting on the latest advances made in treating multiple sclerosis (MS) and continuing the high standards set by earlier editions, the Handbook of Multiple Sclerosis, Third Edition examines a wide range of topics from etiology to ...
Stuart D. Cook, 2001
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Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed: Fourth ...
This book has been written for those newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
T. Jock Murray MD, Carol Saunders BA, BSN, MSCN, Nancy Holland RN, EdD, 2012
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Neuropsychiatric Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis
This book provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the neuropsychiatric disturbances that may be experienced by patients with multiple sclerosis.
Ugo Nocentini, Carlo Caltagirone, Gioacchino Tedeschi, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCLEROSIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sclerosis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Celgene will buy multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis drug …
NEW YORK – Cancer drug maker Celgene says it will buy drug developer Receptos for $7.32 billion cash, gaining a drug Receptos is studying as a treatment ... «Fox Business, Jul 15»
2
Teva Ruling Clears Way for Generic Version of Multiple Sclerosis Drug
The first generic version of a multiple sclerosis drug went on the market Thursday, hours after a federal appeals court again invalidated a patent for the ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
3
Approach to Treating MS May be Transformed Thanks to Newly …
An exciting new discovery has turned the medical world upside down, and could have important implications for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). It turns ... «Multiple Sclerosis News Today, Jun 15»
4
Multiple Sclerosis Patients Stressed Out By Soaring Drug Costs
When she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2001 at the age of 35, she was prescribed Avonex, at a cost of around $10,000 a year. Her health insurance ... «NPR, May 15»
5
Biogen Inc (BIIB) Stock Price Tumbles 8% After Sales Of Multiple …
Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) shares tumbled as much as 8 percent Friday after sales of its multiple-sclerosis drug missed the analysts' consensus estimate for the ... «International Business Times, Apr 15»
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Generic Version of Copaxone, Multiple Sclerosis Drug, Is Approved
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first generic substitute for Copaxone, a widely used drug for multiple sclerosis and the ... «New York Times, Apr 15»
7
Could Coffee Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis?
THURSDAY, Feb. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- People who down several cups of coffee every day may have a decreased risk of developing multiple sclerosis, ... «WebMD, Feb 15»
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Google, Biogen will use wearable sensors to study multiple sclerosis
Biogen Idec has partnered with Google X, Google's business unit for long-term “moonshot” projects, to study outside factors that might contribute to the ... «MobiHealthNews, Jan 15»
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Mylan loses Supreme Court fight over multiple sclerosis drug
From the shale fields to the cooling towers, Trib Total Media covers the energy industry in Western Pennsylvania and beyond. For the latest news and views on ... «Tribune-Review, Jan 15»
10
FDA approves drug for relapsing multiple sclerosis
NEW YORK – The Food and Drug Administration has approved Lemtrada, a treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis made by the drugmaker Genzyme. «Fox News, Nov 14»

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