Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003240
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003240
Preferred Name

Connective Tissue Diseases

Definitions
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
Diseases, Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue Disease
Disease, Connective Tissue
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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