English Explanatory Dictionary

amyloid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.
  2. Any of various starchlike substances.
adj
  1. Containing or resembling starch.
  2. Applied to a mushroom that turns blue-black upon application of Melzer's reagent.

Pronunciation

/ˈæmɪlɔɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-amyloid.wav

Word forms

amyloid amyloids more amyloid most amyloid

Etymology

From amyl + -oid.

Related words

dextrinoid inamyloid nonamyloid pseudoamyloid

Derived words

amyloid beta amyloidogenesis amyloidogenic amyloidoma amyloidopathy amyloidophilic amyloidosis amyloidotropic antiamyloid preamyloid proamyloid amyloidity hemiamyloid
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