elastolysis

elastolysis

 [e″las-tol´ĭ-sis] a defect in the elastic tissue, resulting in atrophy and laxity of the skin.

e·las·tol·y·sis

(ē-las-tol'i-sis), Dissolution of elastic fibers. [elasto- + G. lysis, loosening, fr. luō, to loosen]