Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pachydermia
Noun
ˌpæk.ɪˈdɜːr.mi.ə
Definition
A thickening or enlargement of the skin or other tissues, often due to a specific disease or condition.
Examples
- After several years of treatment, the patient’s pachydermia showed signs of improvement.
- Doctors noted pachydermia as a symptom in the clinical analysis.
Meaning
Pachydermia refers to an abnormal thickening of the skin, sometimes associated with conditions like pachydermoperiostosis or certain skin disorders.
Synonyms
- Dermatosis
- Thickened skin
