- Concept UI
- M0005430
- Scope Note
- 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. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
- Terms
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Cutis Laxa
Preferred Term
Term UI
T010108
Date01/01/1999
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NON
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Dermatolysis
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T010109
Date03/29/1974
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NON
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Dermatomegaly
Term UI
T010110
Date01/01/1975
LexicalTag
NON
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