dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

noun

: any of several forms of epidermolysis bullosa that are marked especially by blister formation between the basement membrane and lamina propria often accompanied by scarring and sometimes involvement of the mucous membranes (as of the mouth or esophagus) and that are inherited as an autosomal dominant or recessive trait

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“Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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