Defenition of the word amyloid

• Defenition of the word amyloid

  • (pathology) a waxy translucent complex protein resembling starch that results from degeneration of tissue
  • a nonnitrogenous food substance consisting chiefly of starch; any substance resembling starch
  • resembling starch
  • a non-nitrogenous food substance consisting chiefly of starch; any substance resembling starch

Synonyms for the word amyloid

• • amylaceous
  • amyloidal
  • farinaceous
  • starchlike

Similar words in the amyloid

• • starchy

Hypernyms for the word amyloid

• • amylum
  • protein
  • starch

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