congenital ectodermal dysplasia

con·gen·i·tal ec·to·der·mal dys·pla·si·a

incomplete development of the epidermis and skin appendages; the skin is smooth and hairless, the facies abnormal, and the teeth and nails may be affected; sweating may be deficient.

Synonym(s): congenital ectodermal defect

con·gen·i·tal ec·to·der·mal dys·pla·si·a

(kŏn-jeni-tăl ektō-dĕrmăl dis-plāzhē-ă)

Incomplete development of epidermis and skin appendages; skin is smooth and hairless, the facies abnormal, and teeth and nails may be affected; sweating may be deficient.