amyloidosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a group of disorders in which the fibrous protein amyloid is deposited in an organ of the body.

Pronunciation

/æmɪlɔɪˈdəʊsɪs/

Word forms

amyloidosis amyloidoses

Etymology

From amyloid + -osis.

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