Term Name: | epidermolysis bullosa |
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Synonyms: | acantholysis bullosa |
Definition: | A vesiculobullous skin disease that is characterized by formation of blisters with only minor skin trauma, which can cause widespread wounds, dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and severe infection, frequently develops_from mutations in connective tissue elements, including genes encoding keratin, collagen, and laminin. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:2730] ( DOID:2730 ) |