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Definition of Amyloidosis
1. Noun. A disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma.
Definition of Amyloidosis
1. Noun. (medicine) Any of a group of disorders in which the fibrous protein amyloid is deposited in an organ of the body. ¹
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Definition of Amyloidosis
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Medical Definition of Amyloidosis
1. Deposition of amyloid. A common complication of several diseases (leprosy, tuberculosis), often associated with perturbation of the immune system, although there may be immunosuppression or enhancement. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (22 Feb 2008)
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