epidermolysis bullosa
(EH-pih-der-MAH-lih-sis buh-LOH-suh)
A group of
chronic skin disorders in which fluid-filled blisters form
on the skin and mucosa (the moist, inner lining of some
organs and body cavities). Epidermolysis bullosa is
inherited and usually starts at birth. Patients with
epidermolysis bullosa may be at increased risk of squamous
cell cancer of the skin.