Concept information
Preferred term
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Definition
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a collection of genetic diseases that cause instability of the collagen or its partner proteins, and therefore of connective tissue. Common features include joint hyperextensibility and elastic skin prone to tearing and bruising. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/Ehlers-Danlos_syndrome
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