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Meaning of amyloid

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

amyloid

noun

Definitions

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

  2. Any of various starchlike substances.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Containing or resembling starch.

  2. Applied to a mushroom that turns blue-black upon application of Melzer's reagent

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/amyloid

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amyloidalamylaceousstarchlikestarchyfibrillogenesiswaxycongophilichyaline