amyloidosis

noun

am·​y·​loid·​osis ˌa-mə-ˌlȯi-ˈdō-səs How to pronounce amyloidosis (audio)
: a disorder characterized by the deposition of amyloid in bodily organs and tissues

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The report also discusses Alnylam's strategic focus on expanding its commercial infrastructure and advancing its clinical pipeline, including the development of therapies for ATTR amyloidosis and other conditions. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025 After learning about amyloidosis, Still dove into his family history. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025 Light chain amyloidosis: This condition causes abnormal growth in plasma cells. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Jan. 2025 For instance, amyloidosis occurs when there’s too much protein in the heart tissue. Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for amyloidosis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amyloidosis was in 1886

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“Amyloidosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amyloidosis. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

amyloidosis

noun
am·​y·​loid·​o·​sis ˌam-ə-ˌlȯi-ˈdō-səs How to pronounce amyloidosis (audio)
plural amyloidoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce amyloidosis (audio)
: a disorder characterized by the deposition of amyloid in organs or tissues of the animal body see paramyloidosis

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