scleriasis

/skləriˈɑsis/

Definitions

1. noun

a disease characterized by a hardening of the skin or other tissues, typically due to an abnormal accumulation of collagen or other fibrous proteins.

“The patient was diagnosed with scleriasis, which caused her skin to become thick and leathery.”

Synonyms

  • fibrosis
  • scleroderma

Antonyms

  • edema
  • softening