Amyloidosis

usgb/ˌæm.ə.loʊˈɪs.ɪs/
noun

Amyloidosis is a disease in which abnormal proteins called amyloids build up in the body's organs and tissues, affecting their normal function.

Patients with amyloidosis may experience symptoms related to heart, kidney, or nerve dysfunction.
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systemic amyloidosis,localized amyloidosis,transthyretin amyloidosis

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