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Scleredema

Definition:

Scleredema is a rare connective tissue disorder characterized by thickening and hardening of the skin, most commonly affecting the upper body, neck, and face.

Sense 1 (Noun):

Scleredema (medical condition) - a disorder causing diffuse thickening of the skin, usually following an infection.

Example sentence: The patient was diagnosed with scleredema after experiencing a severe strep throat infection.

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Sense 2 (Noun):

Scleredema (dermatology) - a skin condition characterized by swelling and hardening of the skin, often associated with diabetes or other systemic diseases.

Example sentence: The dermatologist prescribed a specialized cream to manage the scleredema symptoms.

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Sense 3 (Adjective):

Scleredema (local term) - a regional condition in certain areas with specific characteristics or features.

Example sentence: The scleredema variant in the region showed unique symptoms not commonly observed in other parts of the country.

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