Elastosis (Noun)
Meaning
Breakdown of elastic tissue (as the loss of elasticity in the skin of elderly people that results from degeneration of connective tissue).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The loss of skin elasticity in older individuals is often associated with elastosis, a condition characterized by the degradation of elastic tissue.
- Elastosis of the skin results in saggy and wrinkled appearance, especially in areas with high exposure to the sun.
- Elastosis is often seen in smokers, as the habit can accelerate the breakdown of elastin fibers in the body.
- In addition to age, elastosis can also be caused by prolonged sun exposure, resulting in reduced skin elasticity and a leathery texture.
- The breakdown of elastin fibers due to elastosis can also be seen in various age-related diseases affecting the connective tissue.