| scleroderma |
A chronic disorder marked by hardening and thickening of the skin. Scleroderma can be localized or it can affect the entire body (systemic).
Ãâó: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| sclera |
the tough, white coating that covers and protects the inner structures of the eye
Ãâó: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_s.asp
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| scleroderma |
an immune system disorder of varying degree that can affect many areas of the body
Ãâó: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_s.asp
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| sclerotium |
A small, compact, hardened mass of hyphae that may bear fruiting bodies. Can help fungus survive adverseenvironments.
Ãâó: library.thinkquest.org/25368/e_glossary.html
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| sclerotherapy |
A process in which a physician injects an irritating chemical directly into the affected veins, which causes the veins to scar
Ãâó: www.ehealthmd.com/library/varicoseveins/VAR_glossa...
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