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elastosis
1. The degeneration and fragmentation of elastic fibers or tissue.
2. Degenerative changes in the dermal connective tissue with increased amounts of elastotic material having the staining properties of elastin.
3. Any disturbance of the dermal connective tissue.
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senile elastosis, elastosis senilis
The degeneration of the elastic tissue of the dermis (skin), due to old age.
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