amyloidosis of aging

am·y·loi·do·sis of ag·ing

amyloidosis characterized by deposition of Congo-red-staining material, derived from various proteins, especially in nervous tissue, myocardium, and the pancreas. Associated with Alzheimer disease (β-amyloid); intractable congestive heart failure may result.

am·y·loi·do·sis of ag·ing

(am'i-loy-dō'sis āj'ing) A process characterized by deposition of Congo-red-staining material, derived from a variety of proteins, especially in nervous tissue, myocardium, and pancreas; associated with Alzheimer disease; intractable congestive heart failure may result.