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Hereditary cerebellar sclerosis
A condition affecting the cerebellum. While some versions of the illness manifest in early childhood, others appear later in life and are termed delayed cerebellar sclerosis. It affects both genders, leading to gradually progressing ataxia, which results in a staggering motion when the individual tries to walk. It’s also known as Marie’s ataxia or Marie’s…
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Generalized arteriolar sclerosis
Hardening impacting the small arteries in the kidney, liver, brain, intestines, muscles, and other organs. This is more commonly observed in individuals with severe hypertension.
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Focal sclerosis
Hardening localized to a specific area of the brain or spinal cord.
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Combined sclerosis
Concurrent hardening of the posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord.
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Sclero-oophoritis
Inflammation of an ovary accompanied by thickening and hardening.
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Scleronychia
The nails becoming hard and dry.
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Sclerometer
A tool created to gauge the hardness of a material.
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Sclero-iritis
Inflammation affecting both the sclera and the iris.
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Sclerogenous
Generating hard tissues. Scleroid means tough or hard.
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Scleroconjunctivitis
Inflammation of both the sclera and the conjunctiva.
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