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

Doctors are more likely to incorrectly associate Black patients with diagnoses of HIV, hypertension, obesity, sarcoidosis, sickle cell anemia and stroke.

From Scientific American

The 50-year-old rapper, whose real name is Anthony Henderson, has for several years battled sarcoidosis, a rare autoimmune disease that can cause respiratory problems if it reaches the lungs.

From New York Times

It’s unclear whether the producer’s hospitalization is related to his sarcoidosis.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Doyle said her father developed a rare condition, cardiac sarcoidosis, had a heart attack at the age of 48, and lived with heart disease until he died aged 67.

From BBC

The immunocompromised 69-year-old ensconces herself in her SUV for the half-hour ferry ride across Puget Sound from her home on Bainbridge Island to Seattle, where she undergoes treatment for the rare inflammatory condition sarcoidosis.

From Washington Post