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scleroatrophy en · NOUN

Etymology

From sclero- + atrophy.

Meanings

1. (uncountable, usually) Any of various atrophic conditions characterized by a hardening of tissue, including atrophic fibrosis of the skin, hypoplasia of the nails, and palmoplantar keratoderma.
   • The fingers have a pseudosclerodermatous appearance with scleroatrophy, often with contractures and sometimes with reticulate erythema on the dorsal surface. 2015, Amy S. Paller, Anthony J. Mancini, Hurwitz Clinical Pediatric Dermatology, page 116:
   • It comprises a triad of diffuse scleroatrophy of the hands, mild palmoplantar keratoderma and hypoplastic nail changes. 2008, Tony Burns, Stephen M. Breathnach, Neil Cox, Rook's Textbook of Dermatology:

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