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scleroderma Definition

sclero·derma (sklir′ə dʉrmə, skler′-)

noun

  1. hardening and thickening of the skin due to abnormal fibrous tissue growth
  2. a disease in which this condition occurs

Etymology: ModL: see sclero- & derma

scleroderma Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Hannah has scleroderma, which is why Caroline wanted to raise money for the Association through taking part in the Glasgow 10K run.
  • localize: Skin lesions called localized scleroderma are the most common in children.
  • include: It can accompany various diseases including scleroderma ( systemic sclerosis ).
  • develop: Q Do you inevitably develop scleroderma if you have severe Raynaud's?

Adjective modifier

  • diffuse: With Genzyme, we have initiated a Phase I/IIa clinical study to evaluate CAT-192 as a possible treatment for patients with diffuse scleroderma.
  • linear: Unlike morphea, linear scleroderma tends to involve layers of tissue below the skin.
  • limited: Also the effect of limited scleroderma was worse in younger patients.

Modifies a noun

  • patient: Lung disease is now the leading cause of death in scleroderma patients.
  • fibroblast: Expression and function of surface antigens on scleroderma fibroblasts.
  • kidney: Scleroderma kidney is really a disease of the blood supply inside the kidney.

Noun used with modifier

  • childhood: For further information on the management of childhood scleroderma download our leaflet.

Browse dictionary entries near scleroderma

  1. sclero-
  2. scleritis
  3. sclerite
  4. sclerenchyma
  5. sclera
  6. scler-
  7. SCLC
  8. sclaff
  9. sciurid
  10. scissure
  1. sclerodermatous
  2. scleroid
  3. scleroma
  4. sclerometer
  5. scleroprotein
  6. sclerosed
  7. sclerosis
  8. sclerotic
  9. sclerotium
  10. sclerotomy