Author: Glossary
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Amyluria
Starch in the urine.
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Amylophagia
Abnormal craving for starch. A peculiar behavior known as amylophagy involves the compulsive consumption of refined starch, often derived from sources like cornstarch or laundry starch. This act of consuming purified starch in an uncontrollable manner is characterized by an intense craving and indulgence in this particular substance.
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Amylolysis
Hydrolysis of starch into sugar in the process of digestion.
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Secondary amyloidosis
Amyloidosis associated with a chronic disease, such as tuberculosis, syphilis, Hodgkin’s disease, or rheumatoid arthritis, and with extensive tissue destruction. The spleen, liver, kidneys, and adrenal cortex are most frequently involved.
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Primary amyloidosi
Amyloidosis not associated with a chronic disease.
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Localized amyloidosis
Amyloidosis in which isolated amyloid tumors are formed.
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Lichen amyloidosis
A form of amyloidosis limited to the skin.
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Amylodextrin
Soluble substance produced during the hydrolysis of starch into sugar.
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Amylasuria
Increased amount of amylase in the urine; occurs in pancreatitis.
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Amyl
A hypothetical univalent radical, C5H11, nonexistent in a free state.