NCIt related terms : Connective Tissue Disease; Primary Disorder of Connective Tissue; Disorder of Connective Tissue;
NCIt definition : A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the bone, articular cartilage,
tendon, or ligament.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: A disorder characterized by abnormalities in one or more of the elements of
the connective tissues, typically associated with genetic defects.; FDA: A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the connective tissue.;