amyloidosis
|am-y-loi-do-sis|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˈdoʊsɪs/
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/ˌæmɪləʊˈdəʊsɪs/
abnormal protein deposits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amyloidosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon,' where 'amylon' meant 'starch.'
Historical Evolution
'amylon' transformed into the medical term 'amyloidosis' to describe the starch-like deposits in tissues.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'starch-like' deposits, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'abnormal protein deposits.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare disease characterized by the abnormal deposition of amyloid proteins in organs and tissues.
The patient was diagnosed with amyloidosis after a series of tests.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 19:06