noun
- a disease characterized by the abnormal accumulation of amyloid protein in organs and tissues, causing dysfunction and damage
Usage: medical term; uncountable noun
Examples
- Amyloidosis can affect the heart, kidneys, nerves, and other vital organs.
- The patient was diagnosed with primary amyloidosis after a biopsy revealed amyloid deposits.
- Secondary amyloidosis may develop as a complication of chronic infections or inflammatory diseases.
- Treatment options for amyloidosis depend on the type and severity of the disease.
- Researchers are working to develop new therapies to slow the progression of amyloidosis.