elastosis

[US]/ˌelæsˈtəʊsɪs/
[UK]/ˌelæsˈtoʊsɪs/

Translation

n.medical condition characterized by degeneration or abnormal accumulation of elastic tissue in the skin or other organs
Word Forms
Pluralelastoses

Example Sentences

solar elastosis is commonly seen in sun-exposed skin of elderly patients.

the dermatologist diagnosed the patient with actinic elastosis.

elastosis perforans serpiginosa is a rare skin disorder characterized by elastic tissue hyperplasia.

histological examination revealed severe elastosis in the dermal layer.

pulmonary elastosis can cause significant respiratory complications.

chronic sun exposure leads to elastic fiber degeneration known as elastosis.

the biopsy confirmed cutaneous elastosis with characteristic fragmentation of elastic fibers.

advanced elastosis often presents as yellow papules on the skin.

elastosis of the cervix may be observed in certain gynecological conditions.

treatment options for elastosis include topical retinoids and laser therapy.

the pathology report indicated early-stage elastosis without malignancy.

elastosis neoplastica is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome associated with internal malignancies.

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