Amyloid degeneration
amyloid degeneration
amyloid degeneration n.
The degeneration of a tissue or an organ characterized by the infiltration of amyloid between cells and fibers. Also called waxy degeneration.
Historical Examples
An enlarged spleen is often present, produced by the same conditions—by amyloid degeneration.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II Various
amyloid degeneration of the blood-vessels is a doubtful cause of hemorrhage.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II Various
amyloid degeneration represents no mere substitution, but an addition, since the affected tissue is increased in volume.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Various
amyloid degeneration is often combined with wasting diseases, such as atrophy, tuberculosis and dropsy.
Valere Aude Louis Dechmann
It is to their disturbance of function that the pathological importance of amyloid degeneration is to be especially attributed.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Various
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