sclerodermatous

sclerodermatous
Marked by, or resembling, scleroderma.

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sclero·der·ma·tous -'dər-mət-əs adj of, relating to, or affected with scleroderma <\sclerodermatous changes over the shins, forearms, knees, hands, and feet (Lancet)>

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scle·ro·der·ma·tous (sklēr″o-durґmə-təs) pertaining to or characterized by scleroderma.

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