sclerodermous

sclerodermous
\\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|dərməs\ adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary scler- + derm- + -ous
2. [New Latin Scleroderma + English -ous] : of or relating to fungi of the genus Scleroderma

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scleroderˈmatous, scleroderˈmic or scleroderˈmous adjective
1. Hard-skinned
2. Relating to a scleroderm or to sclerodermia
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Main Entry:sclero-

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  • Sclerodermous — Sclerodermic Scler o*der mic, Sclerodermous Scler o*der mous, (Zo[ o]l.) (a) Having the integument, or skin, hard, or covered with hard plates. (b) Of or pertaining to the Sclerodermata. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • sclerodermous — scle·ro·der·mous …   English syllables

  • Sclerodermic — Scler o*der mic, Sclerodermous Scler o*der mous, (Zo[ o]l.) (a) Having the integument, or skin, hard, or covered with hard plates. (b) Of or pertaining to the Sclerodermata. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • scleroderma —   n. disease marked by hardening of skin.    ♦ sclerodermic,    ♦ sclerodermous,    ♦ sclerodermatous, a. hard skinned; having bony armour …   Dictionary of difficult words

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