elastosis

elastosis definition - medical

e·las·to·sis (ĭ-lă-stōˈsĭs, ēˌlă-)

noun
  1. A degenerative change in elastic tissue.
  2. The degeneration of connective tissue in the skin, in such a manner that many tissues resemble elastin when stained. Also called elastoid degeneration.

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