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Scleroderma

RheumatologyDermatologyImportant

A group of autoimmune diseases causing hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues, sometimes affecting internal organs.

Korean

경피증

피부와 결합 조직이 두꺼워지고 단단해지는 자가면역 질환군으로, 때로 내부 장기를 침범한다.

French

Sclérodermie

Groupe de maladies auto-immunes provoquant le durcissement et l'épaississement de la peau et des tissus conjonctifs, pouvant atteindre les organes internes.

Word parts

  • sclero-Root(Greek) Hard, hardening
  • -dermaSuffix(Greek) Skin condition

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