induration

n. 硬化, 无情, 顽固
【医】 硬结

in.du.ra.tion

n.（名词）
The quality or condition of being hardened.
硬性：具有硬的性质或处于硬的状态
The act or process of becoming hardened.
硬化：变硬的行为或过程
Pathology The hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ, especially the skin, because of inflammation, infiltration of a neoplasm, or an accumulation of blood.
【病理学】 器官硬化：本来柔软的组织或器官变硬了，尤指因为发炎、赘生物渗透或血液聚集而引起的皮肤硬化