noun
definition
A chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening the skin or other organs through excessive deposits of collagen.
Examples of scleroderma in a Sentence
Hannah has scleroderma, which is why Caroline wanted to raise money for the Association through taking part in the Glasgow 10K run.
Skin lesions called localized scleroderma are the most common in children.
It can accompany various diseases including scleroderma (systemic sclerosis ).
Q Do you inevitably develop scleroderma if you have severe Raynaud's?
With Genzyme, we have initiated a Phase I/IIa clinical study to evaluate CAT-192 as a possible treatment for patients with diffuse scleroderma.
Unlike morphea, linear scleroderma tends to involve layers of tissue below the skin.
Also the effect of limited scleroderma was worse in younger patients.
For further information on the management of childhood scleroderma download our leaflet.
It can accompany various diseases including scleroderma (systemic sclerosis).
Q Do you inevitably develop scleroderma if you have severe Raynaud 's?
Lung disease is now the leading cause of death in scleroderma patients.
Scleroderma kidney is really a disease of the blood supply inside the kidney.
The best-known genera are Bovista, Lycoperdon (puff-ball) Scleroderma, Geaster (earth-star, q.v.).
Some adults with chronic ITP may have other autoimmune diseases such as lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, or scleroderma.
She collaborated with Laurie David on an anti global warming campaign and has been active in fundraisers for scleroderma and cancer.