amyloidosis
noun
am·y·loid·osis
ˌa-mə-ˌlȯi-ˈdō-səs 
: a disorder characterized by the deposition of amyloid in bodily organs and tissues
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The report also discusses Alnylam's strategic focus on expanding its commercial infrastructure and advancing its clinical pipeline, including the development of therapies for ATTR amyloidosis and other conditions.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
After learning about amyloidosis, Still dove into his family history.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Light chain amyloidosis: This condition causes abnormal growth in plasma cells.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Jan. 2025
For instance, amyloidosis occurs when there’s too much protein in the heart tissue.
—Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
After learning about amyloidosis, Still dove into his family history.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Light chain amyloidosis: This condition causes abnormal growth in plasma cells.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Jan. 2025
For instance, amyloidosis occurs when there’s too much protein in the heart tissue.
—Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Amyloidosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amyloidosis. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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amyloidosis
noun
am·y·loid·o·sis
ˌam-ə-ˌlȯi-ˈdō-səs
plural amyloidoses
-ˌsēz
: a disorder characterized by the deposition of amyloid in organs or tissues of the animal body see paramyloidosis
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