noun Download 🔗Share A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis. Examples : "In Alzheimer's disease, doctors often find deposits of amyloid in the brain. " medicine biochemistry compound substance body physiology disease Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of various starchlike substances. Examples : "The doctor suspected a build-up of amyloid in the patient's brain, which can sometimes resemble starch deposits. " substance biochemistry medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Containing or resembling starch. Examples : "The plant's amyloid granules stained dark blue, indicating the presence of starch. " chemistry biochemistry medicine substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Applied to a mushroom that turns blue-black upon application of Melzer's reagent Examples : "The mushroom's spores were described as amyloid because they turned a distinct blue-black color when the Melzer's reagent was applied. " biology plant chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading