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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. skin diseases
  5. Ehlers Danlos syndrome
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  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. skin diseases
  5. Ehlers Danlos syndrome
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. genetic disorders
  6. Ehlers Danlos syndrome
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. genetic disorders
  6. Ehlers Danlos syndrome
  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. genetic disorders
  6. Ehlers Danlos syndrome
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. genetic disorders
  6. Ehlers Danlos syndrome
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. genetic disorders
  6. Ehlers Danlos syndrome
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. hematologic diseases
  5. Ehlers Danlos syndrome
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. hematologic diseases
  5. Ehlers Danlos syndrome

Preferred term

Ehlers Danlos syndrome

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A heterogeneous group of autosomally inherited collagen diseases caused by defects in the synthesis or structure of fibrillar collagen. There are numerous subtypes: classical, hypermobility, vascular, and others. common clinical features include hyperextensible skin and joints, skin fragility and reduced wound healing capability.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • cutis elastica

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/335757

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