a group of genetic disorders causing blistering of the skin and mucous membranes. In simple cases the blistering is induced by injury, but in serious cases it occurs spontaneously
Examples of 'epidermolysis bullosa' in a sentence
epidermolysis bullosa
The 11-year-old has the rare skin condition epidermolysis bullosa which means her skin peels away if she lies down or touches material.
The Sun (2007)
The gel is used to treat epidermolysis bullosa, a skin condition for which there is no cure.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
And both suffer from a condition called epidermolysis bullosa, whereby they are missing a layer of skin.
The Sun (2013)
The seven-year-old was born with epidermolysis bullosa, which means her skin is missingthe vital 'glue' that holds it together.
The Sun (2011)
He had been admitted to hospital close to death from junctional epidermolysis bullosa, which causes skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch.