amyloid

noun, adj — 4 senses

amyloid

noun

/ˈæmɪlɔɪd/

Etymology From amyl + -oid.

1

A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.

2

Any of various starchlike substances.

Derived terms: amyloid beta, amyloidogenesis, amyloidogenic, amyloidoma, amyloidopathy, amyloidophilic, amyloidosis, amyloidotropic, antiamyloid, preamyloid, proamyloid

amyloid

adj

Etymology From amyl + -oid.

1

Containing or resembling starch.

2

Biology, Mycology, Natural sciences Applied to a mushroom that turns blue-black upon application of Melzer's reagent.

Derived terms: amyloidity, hemiamyloid
Related terms: dextrinoid, inamyloid, nonamyloid, pseudoamyloid

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