synusia

/sɪˈnuːziə/ (si-NOO-zee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a disease characterized by an abnormal growth or thickening of the skin, especially around the joints or on the hands and feet.

“The patient was diagnosed with synusia, a condition that caused severe skin thickening on her hands.”

Synonyms

  • dermatitis
  • elephantiasis

Antonyms

  • clear skin
  • healthy skin