Definition: A heterogeneous group of disorders, some hereditary, others acquired, characterized by abnormal structure or function of one or more of the elements of connective tissue, i.e., collagen, elastin, or the mucopolysaccharides.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): connective tissue disorders, connective tissue disease, connective tissue disorder, CTD, connective tissue diseases, connectivetissue disorders, connective ti ssue di sorders
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