amyloid

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Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
14
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈæmɪlɔɪd/

Definition of amyloid

4 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

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

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Etymology

From amyl + -oid.

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