amyloid

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Noun

amyloid (plural amyloids)

1. A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.
2. Any of various starchlike substances.

Translations

• Portuguese: amiloide
• Spanish: amiloide

Adjective

amyloid

1. Containing or resembling starch.
2. (mycology) Applied to a mushroom that turns blue-black upon application of Melzer's reagent

Translations

• French: amyloïde
• Portuguese: amiloide
• Spanish: amiloideo

Translations

• Spanish: amiloideo

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