Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility type
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility type
Definition
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility type (HT-EDS) is the most frequent form of EDS, a group of hereditary connective tissue diseases, and is characterized by joint hyperlaxity, mild skin hyperextensibility, tissue fragility and extra-musculoskeletal manifestations.
Also known as EDS III, EDSHMB, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 3, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 3 (formerly), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobile type, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility type, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, type 3, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, type III, HT-EDS — per MONDO