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scleroderma n."chronic non-inflammatory skin condition which presents in hard patches on the skin," 1865, Modern Latin, from Latinized form of Greek sklēros "hard" (see sclero-) + derma "skin" (from PIE root *der- "to split, flay, peel," with derivatives referring to skin and leather). Also sclerodermia. Related: Sclerodermatous; sclerodermic; sclerodermatic. updated on February 12, 2022 |