elastosis
noun
elas·to·sis
i-ˌlas-ˈtō-səs 
plural elastoses
-ˌsēz
: a condition marked by thickening and degeneration of elastic fibers and loss of elasticity in connective tissue especially of the skin (as due to prolonged sun exposure)
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“Elastosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/elastosis. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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