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Genus of poisonous fungi having hard-skinned fruiting bodies false truffles
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scleroderma
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin [syn: dermatosclerosis ] genus of poisonous fungi having hard-skinned fruiting bodies: false truffles [syn: genus Scleroderma ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1866, from Modern Latin, from Greek skleros "hard" (see sclerosis ) + derma "skin" (see derma ). Related: Sclerodermatous ; sclerodermatic .
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Scleroderma is a genus of fungi , commonly known as earth balls , now known to belong to the Boletales order, in suborder Sclerodermatineae . The best known species are S. citrinum and S. verrucosum . They are found worldwide. Various members of this genus ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context medicine English) A chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening the skin or other organs through excessive deposits of collagen.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Scleroderma \Scler`o*der"ma\, n. [NL.] (Med.) A disease of adults, characterized by a diffuse rigidity and hardness of the skin.
Usage examples of scleroderma.
Paul Klee and the scleroderma that shrank his joints and muscles to death.
Three years ago, this reclusive artist of international reputation was diagnosed with scleroderma, a potentially fatal disease.