sarcoidosis

[ sahr-koi-doh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a disease of unknown cause, characterized by granulomatous tubercles of the skin, lymph nodes, lungs, eyes, and other structures.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarcoidosis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1935–40; sarcoid, -osis

Example Sentences

Some people may be at greater risk for this, including patients with sarcoidosis.

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