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amyloid
{
am′y-loid
(ăm′ĭ-loid)
, Amˊy-loid′al
(ămˊĭ-loid′al)
, } Adj.
[L.
amylum
starch + -oid
.] Resembling or containing starch; starchlike.
AS
Syn. – starchlike, amylaceous
Definition 2024
amyloid
amyloid
English
Noun
amyloid (plural amyloids)
- A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.
- Any of various starchlike substances.
Translations
Adjective
amyloid (comparative more amyloid, superlative most amyloid)
- Containing or resembling starch.
- (mycology) Applied to a mushroom that turns blue-black upon application of Melzer's reagent.
See also
Translations
containing or resembling starch
turning blue-black
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