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elastosis

 

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Noun elastosis has 1 sense
  1. elastosis - breakdown of elastic tissue (as the loss of elasticity in the skin of elderly people that results from degeneration of connective tissue)
    --1 is a kind of
    physiological state, physiological condition

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Elastosis

Description:

Elastosis is a medical condition characterized by the degeneration and abnormal accumulation of elastic fibers in the body's tissues, especially in the skin and blood vessels. It can result in various health issues, such as wrinkling of the skin, decreased elasticity, and impaired functioning of affected organs.

Senses:

1. Noun - Medical Condition:

In medical terminology, elastosis refers to the pathological condition where elastic fibers in the body experience degeneration and excessive buildup, leading to various health complications.

Example Sentence: Chronic sun exposure can cause elastosis, resulting in the formation of deep wrinkles on the face.

2. Noun - Local Usage:

In certain regions or communities, elastosis may also refer to a specific local condition, often related to the architectural or mechanical properties of an object or structure.

Example Sentence: The elastosis of the bridge's supports made it vulnerable to stress during heavy winds.

3. Adjective - Popular Usage:

The term elastosis is occasionally used as an adjective in popular language to describe things that possess characteristics related to elasticity or the texture of elastic material.

Example Sentence: The new mattress topper provides excellent comfort due to its elastosis feature, adapting to the sleeper's body shape.

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