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Mucinoses MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Mucinoses
Tree Number(s)
C17.300.550
Unique ID
D017520
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017520
Annotation
elevated deposition of mucin in skin
Scope Note
Mucoid states characterized by the elevated deposition and accumulation of mucin (mucopolysaccharides) in dermal tissue. The fibroblasts are responsible for the production of acid mucopolysaccharides (GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS) in the ground substance of the connective tissue system. When fibroblasts produce abnormally large quantities of mucopolysaccharides as hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, or heparin, they accumulate in large amounts in the dermis.
Entry Term(s)
Mucinosis
Previous Indexing
Mucins (1966-1992)
Skin Diseases (1966-1992)
Public MeSH Note
93
History Note
93
Date Established
1993/01/01
Date of Entry
1992/05/22
Revision Date
1993/06/02
Mucinoses Preferred
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