What is another word for induration?
Pronunciation: [ɪndjʊ͡əɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Induration refers to the hardening or thickening of a tissue or an organ, typically caused by inflammation. Synonyms for this word include sclerosis, petrification, calcification, ossification, and hardening. Sclerosis and petrification are commonly used to describe the hardening of soft tissues, while calcification and ossification are used to describe the hardening or mineralization of bones. Hardening, on the other hand, is a broader term that may refer to the stiffening, solidifying, or toughening of any material or substance. In the medical field, physicians use these synonyms interchangeably to describe the pathological changes that occur in various diseases of the body.
