noun
- a chronic autoimmune disease that causes hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with scleroderma after experiencing skin thickening on her hands.
- Scleroderma can affect internal organs as well as the skin.
- Early detection of scleroderma is important for managing symptoms.
- The rheumatologist specializes in treating patients with scleroderma.
- Physical therapy can help maintain mobility in people with scleroderma.
- Scleroderma affects women more frequently than men.