scleroderma

/ˈsklɛrəˌdʌrmə/
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Definitions of scleroderma
  1. noun
    an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin
    synonyms: dermatosclerosis
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    types:
    morphea
    localized scleroderma
    type of:
    autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder
    any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues
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