ScienceAugust 9, 2026

angiopathy

an-jee-OP-uh-thee

Definition

A general term for any disease or disorder affecting the blood vessels, specifically used here regarding amyloid deposits impacting the brain's vascular system.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'angeion' (vessel) and 'patheia' (suffering or disease). It entered medical English in the 19th century to describe pathological changes in blood vessel walls.

In the news

The article mentions cerebral amyloid angiopathy as a vascular condition associated with Alzheimer's and Down syndrome that contributes to white matter damage in the brain.

Alzheimer’s: MRI metric identifies early white matter damage

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