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Meaning of "scleromalacia" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF SCLEROMALACIA

ˌsklɪərəʊməˈleɪʃɪə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCLEROMALACIA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scleromalacia is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCLEROMALACIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of scleromalacia in the English dictionary

The definition of scleromalacia in the dictionary is a thinning of the sclera which can occur as a result of rheumatoid arthritis.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCLEROMALACIA

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCLEROMALACIA

scleroderm · scleroderma · sclerodermata · sclerodermatous · sclerodermia · sclerodermic · sclerodermite · sclerodermous · scleroid · scleroma · scleromata · sclerometer · sclerometric · sclerophyll · sclerophyllous · sclerophylly · scleroprotein · sclerosal · sclerose · sclerosed

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCLEROMALACIA

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Synonyms and antonyms of scleromalacia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «scleromalacia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCLEROMALACIA

Find out the translation of scleromalacia to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of scleromalacia from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scleromalacia» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

巩膜软化
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

escleromalacia
570 millions of speakers
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English

scleromalacia
510 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Hindi

scleromalacia
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تلين الصلبة
280 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Russian

scleromalacia
278 millions of speakers
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scleromalacia
270 millions of speakers
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scleromalacia
260 millions of speakers
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scleromalacia
220 millions of speakers
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Scleromalacia
190 millions of speakers
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scleromalacia
180 millions of speakers
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scleromalacia
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

공막 괴사
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Scleromalacia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

scleromalacia
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

scleromalacia
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

स्क्लेरोमालाशिया
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

skleromalazi
70 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Italian

scleromalacia
65 millions of speakers
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scleromalacia
50 millions of speakers
uk

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scleromalacia
40 millions of speakers
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scleromalacia
30 millions of speakers
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scleromalacia
15 millions of speakers
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scleromalacia
14 millions of speakers
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scleromalacia
10 millions of speakers
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scleromalacia
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scleromalacia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCLEROMALACIA»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about scleromalacia

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCLEROMALACIA»

Discover the use of scleromalacia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scleromalacia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ocular Trauma: Principles and Practice
Treatment of exposed coral implant after failed scleral patch graft. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 1994;10:110-113. 13. Van der Hoeven J. Scleromalacia perforans. Arch Ophthalmol. 1934;11:112-118. 14. Rootman DS, Insler MS, Kaufman HE.
Ferenc Kuhn, Dante J. Pieramici, 2011
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Pocket Atlas of Ophthalmology
Anterior scleritis is classified as diffuse (Aa), nodular (Ab). necrotizing scleritis with inflammation (Ac), and necrotizing scleritis without inflammation ( scleromalacia perforans, Ad). Etiology/pathogenesis. Infectious scleritis (bacteria, viruses, ...
Torsten Schlote, Jens Rohrbach, 2011
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A Textbook of Ophthalmology
Eventually it shows a picture of scleromalacia perforans. Scleromalacia Perforans1'5 Scleromalacia perforans is a rare disease, somewhat more common in elderly females, often with history of absence of symptoms in the early stages.
E. Ahmed, Ahmed Dr. E., 2004
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The Sclera
1991;98:472. van der Hoeve J. Scleromalacia perforans. Ned T Geneesk. 1931; 75:4733. Roca PD. Necrotising (rheumatoid) disease of the sclera. N Y State J Med. 1974;74:1982. van der Hoeve J. Scleromalacia perforans. Arch Ophthalmol.
Maite Sainz de la Maza, Joseph Tauber, C. Stephen Foster, 2012
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Cornea
After examining the photomicrographs, it was Bick's opinion that the graft was susceptible to the same process that resulted in scleromalacia, believing that the histologic specimens demonstrated a recurrence in the grafted fascia lata 4 months ...
Jay H. Krachmer, Mark J. Mannis, Edward J. Holland, 2005
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Anterior Segment
Scleromalacia. Perforans. Key Facts • Obliterative arteritis involving deep episcleral plexus • Very rare, almost always associated with rheumatoid arthritis • Typically a painless, asymptomatic process • More common in elderly women Clinical ...
Marian S. Macsai, Bruno Machado Fontes, 2008
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Clinical Immunology of the Dog and Cat
There is an intense granulomatous inflammatory infiltrate surrounding the vessel. 563 564 Canine necrotizing scleritis. Scleromalacia perforans is a rare complication of necrotizing scleritis. 564 macrophages and IgG plasma cells (563 ).
Michael J Day, 2008
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The Sclera and Systemic Disorders
Scleromalacia perforans is a misnomer as the sclera veryrarelyperforates in this condition but prolonged usage ofthe term and its unique association with rheumatoid arthritis justifies its continued use. Van der Hoeve (1934) commented when ...
‎2012
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Training in Ophthalmology
Severe scleritis additionally involves fibrinoid necrosis with consequent tissue loss seen clinically as scleral thinning (scleromalacia). Clinical evaluation The distinction between episcleritis and scleritis is made purely on clinical grounds and is ...
Venki Sundaram, Allon Barsam, Amar Alwitry, 2009
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Roy and Fraunfelder's Current Ocular Therapy
The term scleromalacia perforans was coined by van der Hoeve in 1934 to describe a rare form of scleritis that occurs mainly in postmenopausal women with long-standing polyarticular rheumatoid arthritis. The condition also occurs as a ...
Frederick Hampton Roy, Frederick W. Fraunfelder, Frederick T. Fraunfelder, 2008

NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCLEROMALACIA»

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Episclerite passata, rimasti capillari visibili.
Scleromalacia Perforante: E' una condizione rara, bilaterale che interessa soprattutto paziennti molto anziani (settima decade di vita) con una storia di artrite ... «Dica 33, Aug 12»
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