noun🔗ShareA waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis."In Alzheimer's disease, doctors often find deposits of amyloid in the brain. "medicinebiochemistrycompoundsubstancebodyphysiologydiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of various starchlike substances."The doctor suspected a build-up of amyloid in the patient's brain, which can sometimes resemble starch deposits. "substancebiochemistrymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareContaining or resembling starch."The plant's amyloid granules stained dark blue, indicating the presence of starch. "chemistrybiochemistrymedicinesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareApplied to a mushroom that turns blue-black upon application of Melzer's reagent"The mushroom's spores were described as amyloid because they turned a distinct blue-black color when the Melzer's reagent was applied. "biologyplantchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
