Induration: Localized hardening of soft tissue of the body. The area becomes firm, but not as hard as bone.

What is induration of lesion?

Leah Ansell, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and an assistant professor of dermatology at Columbia University. Skin induration is a deep thickening of the skin that can result from edema, inflammation, or infiltration, including by cancer.

What does indurated mean in a wound?

Medical Definition of indurated

: having become firm or hard especially by increase of fibrous elements indurated tissue an ulcer with an indurated border.