sarcoidosis
Pronunciation: [ˌsɑr.kɔɪˈdoʊ.sɪs]
Word
Context: "medical condition"
(noun) a disease that causes inflammation in different parts of the body, especially the lungs. It often creates small lumps called granulomas. People with sarcoidosis may feel tired or have trouble breathing.
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After being diagnosed with sarcoidosis, she learned to manage her symptoms with the help of her doctor.
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He did not know that sarcoidosis could make it hard for him to breathe during exercise.
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What kind of treatments are available for someone with sarcoidosis?
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