leatherize

verb

Etymology

From leather + -ize.

  1. derived from *pel-
  2. derived from *ɸlitrom
  3. inherited from *leþrą
  4. inherited from *leþr
  5. inherited from leþer
  6. inherited from lether
  7. suffixed as leatherize — “leather + ize

Definitions

  1. To make leathery.

    • Treatment by the x-ray does leatherize the tissues, producing a great deal of sclerotic tissue, and in that way is favorable.
    • I had read of some remedies that were injected into the gland to leatherize the tissue and check the over-active circulation of the gland, so I tried injecting sesquichloride of iron in a few cases.

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