pachyderma

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Definition Noun A pathological condition characterized by abnormal thickening of the skin, typically affecting one limb. This thickening is caused by a congenital enlargement of lymphatic vessels (lymphangiectasia) and obstruction of the lymph flow. Usage Pachyderma is a specialized medical term. It is used almost exclusively in clinical and pathological contexts to describe a specific dermatol...