| sclerokeratitis | Inflammation of the sclera and cornea. Origin: sclero-+ G. Keras, horn (05 Mar 2000) |
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| sclerokeratoiritis | Inflammation of sclera, cornea, and iris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scleroma | <medicine> Induration of the tissues. See Sclerma, Scleroderma, and Sclerosis. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Sklhros hard. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scleromalacia | Degenerative thinning of the sclera, occurring in persons with rheumatoid arthritis and other collagen disorders. Origin: sclero-+ G. Malakia, a softening (05 Mar 2000) |
| scleromere | 1. Any metamere of the skeleton, such as a vertebral segment. 2. Caudal half of a sclerotome. Origin: sclero-+ G. Meros, part (05 Mar 2000) |
| sclerometer | A device for determining the density or hardness of any substance. Origin: sclero-+ G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| scleromorph | A plant whose leaves (or stems, if leafless) are hard in texture, usually having thick cuticle and containing many fibres. Compare: xeromorph. (09 Oct 1997) |
| scleromyxoedema | Generalised lichen myxoedematosus with diffuse thickening of the skin underlying the papules. Synonym: Arndt-Gottron syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scleronychia | Induration and thickening of the nails. Origin: sclero-+ G. Onyx, nail, + -ia, condition (05 Mar 2000) |
| sclerophthalmia | An abnormality in which most of the normally transparent cornea resembles the opaque sclera. Origin: sclero-+ G. Ophthalmos, eye (05 Mar 2000) |
| sclerophyllous | With leaves stiffened by sclerenchyma. (09 Oct 1997) |
| scleroplasty | Plastic surgery of the sclera. This procedure is used frequently to prevent blindness and poor vision in children with myopia. (12 Dec 1998) |
| scleroprotein | <chemistry> Resembling albumin. One of a class of organic principles (called also proteids) which form the main part of organised tissues. Origin: L. Albumen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| scleroproteins | Simple proteins characterised by their insolubility and fibrous structure. Within the body, they perform a supportive or protective function. (12 Dec 1998) |
| sclerosal | <botany> Having a hard texture, as nutshells. Origin: Gr.; sklhros hard + form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |