Epidermolysis bullosa
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| Term | Epidermolysis bullosa |
| Short definition | Epidermolysis bullosa (EH-pih-der-MAH-lih-sis buh-LOH-suh) A group of chronic skin disorders in which fluid-filled blisters develop on the skin and mucous membrane (der moist inner lining of some organs and body cavities). Epidermolysis bullosa is inherited and usually begins at birth. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Epidermolysis bullosa - (pronounced) (EH-pih-der-MAH-lih-sis buh-LOH-suh) A group of chronic skin disorders in which fluid-filled blisters develop on the skin and mucous membrane (der moist inner lining of some organs and body cavities). Epidermolysis bullosa is inherited and usually begins at birth. Patients with epidermolysis bullosa may be at increased risk for squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
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