elastorrhexis

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noun

The breakdown of the fibres of elastic tissue

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Meanings

noun
  1. medicineThe breakdown of the fibres of elastic tissue

Origin

From elasto- + -rrhexis.

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APA

elastorrhexis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elastorrhexis

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“elastorrhexis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elastorrhexis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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