amyloidosis
A stiffening of various organs, including the intestines, due to an abnormality in antibody production that causes protein invasion.
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Amyloidosis Diseases: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Last Modified: January 19, 2011
Amyloidosis occurs when abnormal antibody proteins or other protein fragments build up in an organ. As the protein accumulates, organ function begins to decline. Amyloidosis can affect any organ. In its… View Full Article
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