sarcoidosis

noun

sar·​coid·​o·​sis ˌsär-ˌkȯi-ˈdō-səs 

plural sarcoidoses ˌsär-ˌkȯi-ˈdō-ˌsēz 

: a chronic disease of unknown cause that is characterized by the formation of nodules especially in the lymph nodes, lungs, bones, and skin

Examples of sarcoidosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Following testing, seeing a specialist, and having a biopsy done of her lungs, she was diagnosed with Stage I sarcoidosis. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 June 2024

Some evidence suggests that nail changes affect as many as three in 188 of people with sarcoidosis. —Sarah Klein, Health, 25 June 2024

Tisha Campbell is speaking out about her sarcoidosis diagnosis — and how she's maintained her health in recent years. —Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024

The actress and singer talked about her experience with lung disease, specifically sarcoidosis, which impacts Black women more than white women (and men). —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

sarcoid + -osis

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

sarcoidosis

noun

sar·​coid·​o·​sis ˌsär-ˌkȯid-ˈō-səs 

plural sarcoidoses -ˌsēz 

: a chronic disease of unknown cause that is characterized by the formation of nodules resembling true tubercles especially in the lymph nodes, lungs, bones, and skin

called also Boeck's disease, Boeck's sarcoid, lupus pernio