scleroderma

Meaning

Noun

  • A chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening the skin or other organs through excessive deposits of collagen.

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Origin

  • From Ancient Greek σκληρός + New Latin, from Ancient Greek δέρμα, from δέρω; sclero- + -derma.

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