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scleredema

/ˌsklɪr.ɪˈdiː.mə/

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noun

/ˌsklɪr.ɪˈdiː.mə/formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся твердым отеком тканей, обычно начинающееся на лице.

A medical condition characterized by hard edema of the tissue, typically beginning in the face.

uncountable

  1. Skin hardening conditionC2formalmedical

    A rare skin disease characterized by hard, non-pitting edema of the connective tissue, often starting on the face and neck.

    ruСклередема

    • The patient was diagnosed with scleredema after presenting with facial swelling.
    • Scleredema can sometimes be associated with diabetes.
    • Treatment for scleredema focuses on managing the underlying condition.