sclerodema

/sklɪrəˈdiːmə/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare and localized form of scleroderma, characterized by a hardening of the skin, typically of the face, often resulting in a characteristic ‘leather-hunter’s face’ appearance

“The patient’s sclerodema was a result of the autoimmune disorder that had been affecting her skin for years.”

Synonyms

  • scleroderma
  • systemic sclerosis

Antonyms

  • dermal elasticity
  • skin softness