sclerema

Example:In the case of atrophy, the body part shrinks, unlike the swelling seen in sclerema.

Definition:A condition in which a normally developed body part gradually becomes smaller in size as a result of disease or injury, often the opposite of the thickening seen in sclerema.

Example:Edema, unlike sclerema, focuses more on fluid accumulation rather than the hardening of the tissues.

Definition:A condition characterized by an excess of fluid accumulating in the body’s tissues, often leading to swelling, but not directly related to the hardening aspect typical of sclerema.