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Scleroderma is an English word. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Scleroderma in a sentence

Scleroderma meaning

A chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening the skin or other organs through excessive deposits of collagen.

Synonyms of Scleroderma

dermatosclerosis autoimmune disease autoimmune disorder genus scleroderma fungus genus

Related words

Other words often associated with Scleroderma or its synonyms:

disease genus

Using Scleroderma

  • The main meaning on this page is: A chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening the skin or other organs through excessive deposits of collagen.
  • Useful related words include: dermatosclerosis, autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, genus scleroderma.
  • In the example corpus, scleroderma often appears in combinations such as: systemic scleroderma, with scleroderma, scleroderma patients.

Context around Scleroderma

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 6 start, 4 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 15 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

systemic 2× arthritis 1× six 1× cutaneous 1× treating 1× puffballs 1×

Often after:

patients 2× treatment 1× myositis 1× foundation 1× progresses 1× treatments 1× though 1×

Sentence patterns with Scleroderma

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

affected by scleroderma 1× as scleroderma progresses esophageal 1× associated with scleroderma 1× cure for scleroderma though there 1× development of scleroderma the abnormalities 1× diffuse cutaneous scleroderma patients develop 1× false puffballs scleroderma 1× for the scleroderma foundation a 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

alexander was the 1× an assessment of 1× approximately 5 10 1× as scleroderma progresses 1× dr utz studies 1× experimental treatments given 1×

Common sentence endings:

affected by scleroderma 1× and multiple sclerosis 1× and reduce inflammation 1× as digital ulcers 1× associated with scleroderma 1× control the disease 1×

Words around Scleroderma

Just before it in the word index:

sclerites 2 sclerenchyma 3 scleral 2 scleractinian 2 sclera 4 sclc 24

Just after it in the word index:

sclerophyll 3 sclerosants 2 sclerosing 2 sclerosis 162 sclerosponges 2 sclerostin 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaditya 23 aardman 23 abbo 23 aberg 23 aboitiz 23 abovementioned 23

Corpus analysis for Scleroderma

  • In this selection, "scleroderma" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, systemic, arthritis, six, patients, treatment and myositis stand out and add context to how "scleroderma" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include affected by scleroderma and as scleroderma progresses esophageal. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "scleroderma" sits close to words such as aaditya, aardman and abbo, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with scleroderma

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Scleroderma can decrease motility anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract. (9 words)

Thirty-six scleroderma patients were randomly assigned to receive transplant. (10 words)

As scleroderma progresses, esophageal involvement from abnormalities in decreased motility may worsen due to progressive fibrosis (scarring). (17 words)

Longer example sentences

Occasionally, basidiospores are not formed and parts of the "basidia" act as the dispersal agents, e.g. the peculiar mycoparasitic jelly fungus, Tetragoniomyces or the entire "basidium" acts as a "spore", e.g. in some false puffballs ( Scleroderma ). (38 words)

The company develops Vitaros, a topically-applied cream formulation of alprostadil used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction; and RayVa, which is in Phase IIa clinical trial to treat Raynaud's phenomenon associated with scleroderma. (35 words)

Approximately 5–10% of all diffuse cutaneous scleroderma patients develop renal crisis at some point in the course of their disease. citation Patients that have rapid skin involvement have the highest risk of renal complications. (35 words)

Example sentences (15)

An assessment of the impacts of government plans on the market procedures is likewise added to offer an all encircling summary of the Systemic Scleroderma Treatment market’s upcoming perspective.

Our local New England Chapter makes a difference in the lives of those living with and affected by scleroderma.

Dr. Utz studies autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, myositis, Sjögren's disease, type I diabetes, vasculitis and multiple sclerosis.

The company develops Vitaros, a topically-applied cream formulation of alprostadil used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction; and RayVa, which is in Phase IIa clinical trial to treat Raynaud's phenomenon associated with scleroderma.

Thirty-six scleroderma patients were randomly assigned to receive transplant.

Alexander was the national spokesman for the Scleroderma Foundation, a leading organization dedicated to raising awareness of the disease and assisting those who are afflicted.

Approximately 5–10% of all diffuse cutaneous scleroderma patients develop renal crisis at some point in the course of their disease. citation Patients that have rapid skin involvement have the highest risk of renal complications.

As scleroderma progresses, esophageal involvement from abnormalities in decreased motility may worsen due to progressive fibrosis (scarring).

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Experimental treatments Given the difficulty in treating scleroderma, treatments with a smaller evidence base are often tried to control the disease.

Jimenez & Derk describe three theories about the development of scleroderma: * The abnormalities are primarily due to a physical agent, and all other changes are secondary or reactive to this direct insult.

Occasionally, basidiospores are not formed and parts of the "basidia" act as the dispersal agents, e.g. the peculiar mycoparasitic jelly fungus, Tetragoniomyces or the entire "basidium" acts as a "spore", e.g. in some false puffballs ( Scleroderma ).

Scleroderma can decrease motility anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract.

Systemic scleroderma and Raynaud's can cause painful ulcers on the fingers or toes which are known as digital ulcers.

Therapy There is no cure for scleroderma, though there is treatment for some of the symptoms, including drugs that soften the skin and reduce inflammation.

There is limited evidence implicating cytomegalovirus (CMV) as the original epitope of the immune reaction, as well as parvovirus B19. citation Organic solvents and other chemical agents have been linked with scleroderma.

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Common combinations with scleroderma

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "scleroderma" in a sentence?
An example: "An assessment of the impacts of government plans on the market procedures is likewise added to offer an all encircling summary of the Systemic Scleroderma Treatment market’s upcoming perspective." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "scleroderma" from authentic English texts.
What does "scleroderma" mean?
Scleroderma means: A chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening the skin or other organs through excessive deposits of collagen.
What are synonyms of "scleroderma"?
Common synonyms of "scleroderma" include: dermatosclerosis, autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, genus scleroderma, fungus genus.
How many example sentences with "scleroderma" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "scleroderma", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.