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has gloss | eng: The type II and XI collagenopathies are a group of disorders that affect connective tissue, the tissue that supports the body's joints and organs. These disorders are caused by defects in type II or type XI collagen. Collagens are complex molecules that provide structure, strength, and elasticity to connective tissue. Type II and type XI collagen disorders are grouped together because both types of collagen are components of the cartilage found in joints and the spinal column, the inner ear, and the jelly-like substance that fills the eyeball (the vitreous). The type II and XI collagenopathies result in similar clinical features. |
lexicalization | eng: collagenopathy, types II and XI |
instance of | (noun) a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically inherited disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, inherited disorder, congenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, hereditary disease, genetic disease |
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