amyloidosis

noun

am·​y·​loid·​osis ˌa-mə-ˌlȯi-ˈdō-səs 

: a disorder characterized by the deposition of amyloid in bodily organs and tissues

Examples of amyloidosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Still’s diagnosis of amyloidosis gave him the answers as to why his family suffers from so many illnesses. —Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025

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. —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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for amyloidosis

• anaplasmosis
• anastomosis
• aponeurosis
• apotheosis
• aspergillosis
• blastomycosis
• coccidiosis
• cryptococcosis
• cysticercosis
• endocytosis
• exocytosis
• furunculosis

Medical Definition

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