2007-09-23 12:20:30 · 5 answers · asked by dilly2007 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that result from the abnormal deposition of a particular protein, called amyloid, in various tissues of the body. Amyloid protein can be deposited in a localized area, and may not be harmful or only affect a single tissue of the body. This form of amyloidosis is called localized amyloidosis. Amyloidosis that affects tissues throughout the body is referred to as systemic amyloidosis. Systemic amyloidosis can cause serious changes in virtually any organ of the body.
2007-09-23 12:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by Father Jacks Drinking pal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amyloidosis: a disorder characterized by the deposition of amyloid in bodily organs and tissues
Of course, this doesn't really answer the question, so here is:
amyloid: a waxy translucent substance consisting primarily of protein that is deposited in some animal organs and tissues under abnormal conditions (as Alzheimer's disease)
2007-09-23 12:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by TurtleFromQuebec 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amyloidosis is when amyloid proteins are abnormally deposited in the organs of the body.
2007-09-23 12:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried a decent dictionary or Google? My bet is that you are looking for something like "amyloidosis" of which I know a lot.
2007-09-23 14:20:21 · answer #4 · answered by mustardcharlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming you mean amyloidosis........
look here..... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amyloidosis
Hope this helps......
2007-09-23 12:30:29 · answer #5 · answered by David P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋