amyloidosis
amyloidosis · amyloidoses
amiloidosis
amyloidoza, skrobiawica
amiloidose
Any of a group of disorders in which the fibrous protein amyloid is deposited in an…Any of a group of disorders in which the fibrous protein amyloid is deposited in an organ of the body.
/æmɪlɔɪˈdəʊsɪs/
Translations
3 languagesMeaning
1 sensesAny of a group of disorders in which the fibrous protein amyloid is deposited in an organ of the body.
More definitions
- a disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma
Origin
Ancient Greek -τῐς (-tĭs)Ancient Greek -τῐς (-tĭs)
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Forms
plural: amyloidoses| Singular | amyloidosis |
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Word family
3 related wordsSee also
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