We've got 0 definitions for COLLAGEN DISEASE »
What does COLLAGEN DISEASE stand for?
What does COLLAGEN DISEASE mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: COLLAGEN DISEASE.
Possible matching categories:
We couldn't find any results for your search.
Couldn't find the right meaning of COLLAGEN DISEASE?
Maybe you were looking for one of these abbreviations:
COLIN, COLISEUM, COLL, Coll., COLLA, COLLE, COLLEGE, COLLOQ, COLLUNARIUM, COLLUTORIUM
... or use our Power Search technology to look
for more unique definitions from across the web!
Search the web
What does COLLAGEN DISEASE mean?
- Collagen disease
- Collagen disease is a term previously used to describe systemic autoimmune diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis), but now is thought to be more appropriate for diseases associated with defects in collagen, which is a component of the connective tissue.The term "collagen disease" was coined by Dr. Alvin F. Coburn in 1932, on his quest to discover streptococcal infection as the cause for rheumatic fever.
Know the definition for COLLAGEN DISEASE? Know the meaning of COLLAGEN DISEASE? Don't keep it to yourself!
Citation
Use the citation options below to add these abbreviations to your bibliography.
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"COLLAGEN DISEASE." Abbreviations.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 24 Sep. 2024. <https://www.abbreviations.com/COLLAGEN%20DISEASE>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss these COLLAGEN DISEASE abbreviations with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In