English Explanatory Dictionary

Lewy body

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abnormal aggregate of protein that develops inside nerve cells.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛvi ˌbɒdi/

Word forms

Lewy body Lewy bodies

Etymology

Named after Jewish German-born American neurologist Frederic Lewy (1885–1950).

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