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pachyderma

/ˌpæk.ɪˈdɜː.mə/

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noun

/ˌpæk.ɪˈdɜː.mə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий утолщение кожи, обычно поражающее одну конечность, вызванное врождённым расширением лимфатических сосудов или нарушением лимфооттока.

A medical term referring to the thickening of the skin, typically affecting one extremity, caused by a congenital enlargement of lymph vessels or obstruction of lymphatic drainage.

uncountable

  1. Skin thickeningC2formalmedical

    Abnormal thickening of the skin, often on a limb, caused by congenital enlargement or obstruction of lymph vessels.

    ruУтолщение кожи

    • The patient was diagnosed with pachyderma after the swelling persisted.
    • Pachyderma can result from chronic lymphatic obstruction.
    • Treatment for pachyderma focuses on reducing lymphatic congestion.

    Synonymselephantiasis