SCLEROSING AGENTS
\sklˈɛɹə͡ʊzɪŋ ˈe͡ɪd͡ʒənts], \sklˈɛɹəʊzɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənts], \s_k_l_ˈɛ_ɹ_əʊ_z_ɪ_ŋ ˈeɪ_dʒ_ə_n_t_s]\
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Chemical agents injected into veins to cause localized thrombosis and eventual fibrosis and obliteration of the vessels. They are used in the treatment of varicose veins, hemorrhoids, gastric and esophageal varices, and peptic ulcer hemorrhage.
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