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Scleroderma (Noun)

Meaning 1

Genus of poisonous fungi having hard-skinned fruiting bodies: false truffles.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Scleroderma citrinum is a common species of poisonous fungi found in forests and woodlands.
  • Some species of Sclleroderma produce spores that resemble small, yellowish dust particles.
  • Scleroderma fruiting bodies are typically 2-6 cm in diameter and have a rough, warty surface.
  • Unlike edible truffles, species of Scleroderma contain toxins that can cause vomiting and diarrhea if ingested.
  • In some regions, species of Scleroderma are mistaken for edible fungi and pose a risk to foragers.

Synonyms

  • Genus Scleroderma

Meaning 2

An autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Dermatosclerosis

Hypernyms

  • Autoimmune Disorder
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