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scleroma

/ˈsklɪroʊmə/ noun · British & US
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What does scleroma mean?

noun

A chronic granulomatous disease of the mucous membranes, especially of the nose and throat, caused by the bacterium Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis.

Example

"The patient was diagnosed with scleroma, a rare and debilitating condition."

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