Athrocytosis

/ˌæθroʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A pathological process or condition characterized by the accumulation of material within cells.

Etymology

From athrocyte plus -osis (suffix meaning 'condition' or 'disease'). This medical term describes the process or state of cellular accumulation.

Kelly Says

Athrocytosis sounds like it should be a major medical condition, but it's actually quite rare in medical literature—it's one of those technical terms that exists but doesn't get used much because doctors have simpler ways to describe what's happening.

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