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scleroderma
Scleroderma is a highly technical medical term used primarily in clinical settings, academic papers, and patient records. It is not a word used in casual conversation unless the speaker is discussing a specific medical diagnosis. The term describes a group of rare diseases rather than a single condition, which is why it is often qualified by other adjectives to specify the type of disease.
In a clinical context, it is crucial to distinguish between systemic sclerosis (which affects internal organs) and localized scleroderma (which only affects the skin). Patients and doctors will often use these specific terms to clarify the severity and scope of the condition.
Because it is a diagnosis, it is typically used with verbs like "diagnosed with," "suffering from," or "managing." It carries a heavy, serious connotation due to its chronic nature and the potential for significant physical impairment.
Meanings
A chronic connective tissue disease characterized by the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.
He has scleroderma.
Examples
その患者はいくつかの検査の後、全身性強皮症と診断された。
強皮症は皮膚だけでなく内臓にも影響を及ぼす可能性がある。
限局性強皮症は通常、皮膚のごく一部にのみ影響する。
強皮症の治療法は症状の重症度によって異なる。