Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Scleroderma

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: Hardening of the skin tissues
Combining form and definition: scler/o, “hard;” derm/o, “skin”
Suffix and definition: -a, “singular”

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