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Definition of Sclerema

1. n. Induration of the cellular tissue.

Definition of Sclerema

1. hardening of tissues [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sclerema

1. Induration of the cellular tissue. Sclerema of adults. See Scleroderma. Sclerema neonatorum [NL, of the newborn], an affection characterised by a peculiar hardening and rigidity of the cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues in the newly born. It is usually fatal. Synonym: skinbound disease. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Hard. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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