scleroderma
/ˌsklɪrəˈdɜrmə/
noun
- A chronic disease that causes the skin and connective tissues to become hard and tight.
- Scleroderma can affect not only the skin but also internal organs like the lungs and kidneys.
- She was diagnosed with scleroderma after noticing her fingers becoming stiff and swollen.
- Doctors are researching new treatments to help patients with scleroderma manage their symptoms.