Collagen-vascular disease

col·la·gen dis·ease

, collagen-vascular disease

a group of generalized diseases affecting connective tissue and frequently characterized by fibrinoid necrosis or vasculitis; in some collagen diseases, auto-immunization, particularly antinuclear antibodies, has been shown and circulating immune complexes are found. The term is not entirely acceptable because there is no evidence that collagen is primarily involved; "collagen" was once synonymous with "connective tissue" rather than describing a specific fibrinous protein in that tissue.
See also: connective-tissue disease.

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col·la·gen dis·ease

, collagen-vascular disease (kol'ă-jen di-zēz', kol'ă-jen-vas'kyū-lăr)

A group of generalized diseases affecting connective tissue and frequently characterized by fibrinoid necrosis or vasculitis; in some collagen diseases, autoimmunization, particularly antinuclear antibodies, has been shown and circulating immune complexes are found. The term is not entirely acceptable because there is no evidence that collagen is primarily involved; "collagen" was once synonymous with "connective tissue" rather than describing a specific protein in that tissue.
See also: connective-tissue disease

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Collagen-vascular disease

Various diseases inflaming and destroying connective tissue.

Mentioned in: Coombs' Tests

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col·la·gen dis·ease

, collagen-vascular disease (kol'ă-jen di-zēz', kol'ă-jen-vas'kyū-lăr)

Generalized disorder affecting connective tissue.

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