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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A chronic non-inflammatory affection of the skin, in which it becomes very firm and firmly fixed to the un derlying tissues. The disease may present itself in patches, or involve the entire skin. Also called scleroderma and dermatosclerosis.

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