01 n. A disorder characterized by deposit of extracellular amyloid{2} in organs or tissues in an amount that interferes with normal function of t…
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A disorder characterized by deposit of extracellular amyloid{2} in organs or tissues in an amount that interferes with normal function of the affected organ; it is often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma. Called also amyloid degeneration waxy degeneration and lardaceous degeneration.(Med.) Also: amyloid degeneration, waxy degeneration, lardaceous degeneration