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NALT Core

Preferred term

amyloidosis

Type

Topic

Definition

A group of sporadic, familial and/or inherited, degenerative, and infectious disease processes, linked by the common theme of abnormal protein folding and deposition of amyloid. As the amyloid deposits enlarge they displace normal tissue structures, causing disruption of function. Various signs and symptoms depend on the location and size of the deposits.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

amyloid

In other languages

amiloidosis

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/8237

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