dermatosclerosis
|der-ma-to-scler-o-sis|
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/ˌdɜːrmətəʊskləˈroʊsɪs/
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/ˌdɜːmətəʊskləˈrəʊsɪs/
skin hardening
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dermatosclerosis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'derma' meaning 'skin' and 'sclerosis' meaning 'hardening'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'dermatosclerosis' was directly adopted into English from medical Latin, maintaining its original Greek roots.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hardening of the skin', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the hardening and thickening of the skin.
The patient was diagnosed with dermatosclerosis after presenting with thickened skin.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/05 04:09