amyloid
/ˈæmɪlɔɪd/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling starch; containing amyloid.
- The lab test showed amyloid deposits in the tissue sample.
- The doctor explained the amyloid nature of the protein buildup.
- Amyloid plaques are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
noun
- A waxy, starch-like protein that builds up in organs and tissues, often causing disease.
- Researchers are studying how amyloid forms in the brain.
- The buildup of amyloid can lead to serious health problems like heart failure.
- Doctors found amyloid in the patient's liver during the biopsy.