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epidermolysis(medicine)
Epidermolysis bullosa(medicine)
Epidermolysis bullosa(health)
Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa(health)
epidermolysis bullosa acquisita(medicine)
epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica(medicine)
epidermolysis bullosa lethalis(medicine)
epidermolysis bullosa simplex(medicine)
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex(health)

Epidermolysis bullosa (medicine) and prune(2) (iou)


Epidermolysis bullosa (medicine)


epidermolysis bullosa


This represents a group of rare inherited disorders in which blistering of the skin occurs in response to skin trauma. Large fluid-filled blisters can occur in response to injury, skin rubbing, chafing or even increases in room temperature. Secondary bacterial infection of the blisters is common. Complications include oesophageal stricture, infections, loss of function of hands and feet and malnutrition. The dermatologist is the expert in the evaluation and treatment of this disorder.


prune(2) (iou)



prune verb1. [pru:n] Now rare or obsolete. LME.
[Old French poroign- pres. stem of poroindre, from por- (mod. pour-), formed as PRO-1 + oindre from Latin ungere anoint. Cf. PREEN verb2.]
verb trans. & intrans. Of a bird: preen (itself, the feathers). LME.
verb trans. & intrans. Of a person: smarten (oneself, one's clothes, etc.); adorn (oneself), dress (oneself) smartly. LME.
verb trans. Set in order. rare. Only in L16.
verb refl. Pride oneself. (Foll. by in.) M-L17.