lipidosis
/ˌlɪpɪˈdoʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which abnormal amounts of fats (lipids) build up in the body's cells or tissues.
- Some types of lipidosis are inherited and appear in childhood.
- The doctor diagnosed the rare lipidosis after a series of tests.
- Lipidosis can affect the liver and spleen, causing them to enlarge.