Definition of "scleroderma" [‖Scler•o•der•ma]

• A pathological thickening and hardening of the skin. (noun)

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• "There, the bleeding was finally stopped; but the doctors discovered that she had developed a skin disease called scleroderma."
• "Systemic sclerosis (SSc), also known as scleroderma, is characterized by the formation of fibrosis, ..."
• "The condition called scleroderma affects your hands and feet."