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Full Definition of SCHISM. 1. 2. a: formal division in or separation from a church or religious body b: the offense of promoting schism. See schism defined for English-language learners.
pl. scleÂ·roÂ·ses (-sÄz) The hardening of a tissue or part due to chronic inflammation. A thickening or hardening of a body part or system especially from excessive formation of fibrous interstitial or glial tissue. Any of various diseases characterized by thickening or hardening, such as arteriosclerosis.