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/ˈæmɪlˌɔɪd/ Listen

noun

amyloid n.

A starchlike substance.

(Med.) Any of a group of diverse starchlike glycoproteins deposited in the organs under some pathological conditions, such as amyloidosis; they are composed of linear nonbranching fibrils when viewed under the electron microscope.

Amyloid degeneration (Med.), Same as amyloidosis; called also waxy degeneration or lardaceous degeneration.

adjective

amyloid, Amyloidal adj. Resembling or containing starch; starchlike.

Synonyms: starchlike, amylaceous

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... Smith's blood. Stelline, no Gemiasma. 3d specimen, do. One Gemiasma. 4th specimen. None. 5th specimen. Skin scraped showed no plants. 6th specimen. Urine; amyloid bodies; spores; ...

— Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883 • Various

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... of constituents of many seeds, distinguished by giving slimy or ropy 'solutions' under the action of boiling water are designated 'amyloid.' They are reserve materials, and in this, as in the physical properties of their 'solutions,' they are very similar to starch. They are, however, not affected by diastase; and generally are more resistant ...

— Researches on Cellulose - 1895-1900 • C. F. Cross

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