SCLERIASIS

Etymology

Noun

scleriasis (uncountable)

(medicine) a morbid induration of the edge of the eyelid

(medicine) induration of any part, including scleroderma

Source: Wiktionary


Scle*ri"a*sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. gr. (Med.) (a) A morbid induration of the edge of the eyelid. (b) Induration of any part, including scleroderma.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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