Vocabulary Entry

scleroderma

|noun

noun

A chronic autoimmune disease characterized by the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.

Example Sentences

"Scleroderma can affect various parts of the body, including the skin and internal organs."

"The patient was diagnosed with diffuse scleroderma after exhibiting symptoms of skin thickening."

"Scleroderma is often accompanied by other autoimmune conditions."