Fragmentation of elastic tissue in which the normal wavy strands appear shredded and clumped, and take a basophilic stain. ... Origin: G. Rhexis, rupture ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(e-las″to-rek´sis) a rupture of fibers composing elastic tissue.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ē-las′tō-rek′sis Definitions: 1. Fragmentation of elastic tissue in which the normal wavy strands appear shredded and clumped, and take a basophilic stain.
elastorrhexis 1. The rupture of elastic fibers. 2. The breaking up of elastic fibers.