amyloidosis
/ˌæmɪlɔɪˈdoʊsɪs/
noun
- A disease in which abnormal protein deposits (called amyloid) build up in organs and tissues, interfering with their normal function.
- Amyloidosis can affect the heart, liver, and nervous system.
- The patient was diagnosed with amyloidosis after experiencing kidney problems.
- Doctors are researching new treatments for amyloidosis to prevent organ damage.