gammopathy

noun

gam·​mop·​a·​thy gam-ˈäp-ə-thē How to pronounce gammopathy (audio)
plural gammopathies
: a disorder characterized by a disturbance in the body's synthesis of antibodies
multiple myeloma is a type of monoclonal gammopathy

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“Gammopathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/gammopathy. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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