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Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD): Definition and Description of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD): Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by overlapping features of several connective tissue diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and polymyositis. This condition is marked by the presence of specific antibodies known as U1 ribonucleoprotein (U1 RNP)…