The word [induration] arises from the Latin words induratio, meaning "thick or hard" and indurare, meaning "hardening".

It refers to a pathological hardening of tissues caused by tumoration or edema, increase of fibrous or connective tissue, or other causes. It is a good, descriptive term when stating a patient's symptoms. The term has been in use in English since the 14th century.

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