junctional epidermolysis bullosa

noun

: any of several forms of epidermolysis bullosa that are marked especially by usually severe blister formation between the epidermis and basement membrane often accompanied by involvement of the mucous membranes (as of the mouth or esophagus) and that are inherited as an autosomal recessive trait

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“Junctional epidermolysis bullosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/junctional%20epidermolysis%20bullosa. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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