CONGENITAL ECTODERMAL DEFECT
\kənd͡ʒˈɛnɪtə͡l ˈɛktə͡ʊdəmə͡l dˈiːfɛkt], \kəndʒˈɛnɪtəl ˈɛktəʊdəməl dˈiːfɛkt], \k_ə_n_dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_t_əl ˈɛ_k_t_əʊ_d_ə_m_əl d_ˈiː_f_ɛ_k_t]\
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A group of hereditary disorders involving tissues and structures derived from the embryonic ectoderm. They are characterized by the presence of abnormalities at birth and involvement of both the epidermis and skin appendages. They are generally nonprogressive and diffuse. Various forms exist, including anhidrotic and hidrotic dysplasias, FOCAL DERMAL HYPOPLASIA, and aplasia cutis congenita.
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