Lewy body en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈlɛvi ˌbɒdi/
Etymology
Named after Jewish German-born American neurologist Frederic Lewy (1885–1950).
Meanings
- An abnormal aggregate of protein that develops inside nerve cells.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewy bodies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
cmn 路易體 /路易体 (abnormal aggregate of protein that develops inside nerve cells) · de Lewy-Körperchen (abnormal aggregate of protein that develops inside nerve cells) · cmn 路易氏體 /路易氏体 (abnormal aggregate of protein that develops inside nerve cells) · es cuerpo de Lewy (abnormal aggregate of protein that develops inside nerve cells) · fi Lewyn kappale (abnormal aggregate of protein that develops inside nerve cells)