| elastolysis | Dissolution of elastic fibres. Origin: elasto-+ G. Lysis, loosening, fr. Luo, to loosen (05 Mar 2000) |
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| generalised elastolysis | A group of connective tissue diseases in which skin hangs in loose pendulous folds. It is believed to be associated with decreased elastic tissue formation as well as an abnormality in elastin formation. Cutis laxa is usually a genetic disease, but acquired cases have been reported. (12 Dec 1998) |
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