Definitions

1. noun

A medical condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of amyloid, a type of protein, in various tissues of the body, often leading to organ dysfunction.

“The patient was diagnosed with systemic amyloidosis, which required immediate medical attention.”

2. noun

A condition in which amyloid accumulates in a specific organ, such as the kidneys or the heart, often as a result of a genetic mutation or a chronic disease.

“The doctor specialized in amyloidosis of the kidneys and worked to develop new treatments for the condition.”