pseudoxanthoma elasticum

noun

A genetic disease that causes mineralization of elastic fibers in certain tissues, typically leading to premature atherosclerosis and to problems with the skin and eyes.

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Meanings

nounpseudoxanthoma elasticum (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA genetic disease that causes mineralization of elastic fibers in certain tissues, typically leading to premature atherosclerosis and to problems with the skin and eyes.

    Synonyms: PXE

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA genetic disease that causes mineralization of elastic fibers in certain tissues, typically leading to premature atherosclerosis and to problems with the skin and eyes.

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PXE
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APA

pseudoxanthoma elasticum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudoxanthoma%20elasticum

MLA

“pseudoxanthoma elasticum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudoxanthoma%20elasticum. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pseudoxanthoma elasticum,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudoxanthoma%20elasticum.

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