scleroderma

Noun

Meaning

A disease of adults, characterized by a diffuse rigidity and hardness of the skin.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

dermatosclerosis genus Scleroderma systemic sclerosis arthritis sclerosis fibrosis ankylosing spondylitis gout ankylosis autoimmune disease synovitis arteriosclerotic morphea scleroderm scleriasis
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Hypernyms

autoimmune disease fungus genus autoimmune disorder

Hyponyms

morphea

Related terms

scleriasis

Phrases with the word

linear scleroderma localized scleroderma scleroderma circumscripta scleroderma coup de sabre scleroderma en coup de sabre scleroderma en coup de sabre syndrome

Examples

Approximately 5–10% of all diffuse cutaneous scleroderma patients develop renal crisis at some point in the course of their disease. citation Patients that have rapid skin involvement have the highest risk of renal complications. Source: Internet

As scleroderma progresses, esophageal involvement from abnormalities in decreased motility may worsen due to progressive fibrosis (scarring). Source: Internet

At the same time, unfortunately, however, these drugs may worsen swallowing difficulties associated with scleroderma. Source: Internet

Another common cause includes scleroderma, a skin condition that develops from scar tissue or as a result of a recent vaccination. Source: Internet

Dianne Broadway, his wife, lived 14 years with scleroderma, a chronic tissue disease that causes the skin to harden. Source: Internet

She suffers from scleroderma, an auto immune disease that hardens her skin and damages major internal organs, but the condition has not hindered her inner drive. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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