amyloidosis

am·y·loi·do·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-uh-loi-doh-sis]
- /ˌæm ə lɔɪˈdoʊ sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-uh-loi-doh-sis]
- /ˌæm ə lɔɪˈdoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of amyloidosis word

noun amyloidosis the deposition of amyloid in various tissues of the body, as occurs in certain chronic infections 3
noun amyloidosis a disorder in which amyloid (protein) accumulates in body tissue or organs 3
noun plural amyloidosis a deposit of amyloid in tissues or organs. 1
noun plural amyloidosis the diseased state resulting from this deposit. 1
noun amyloidosis A disorder marked by deposition of amyloid in the body. 1
noun amyloidosis (medicine) Any of a group of disorders in which the fibrous protein amyloid is deposited in an organ of the body. 0

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Origin of amyloidosis

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; amyloid + -osis

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Parts of speech for Amyloidosis

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amyloidosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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