amyloid

See also: Amyloid

English

Etymology

From amyl + -oid.

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

Adjective

amyloid (comparative more amyloid, superlative most amyloid)

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

Translations

See also


German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /amyloˈiːt/
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Adjective

amyloid (comparative amyloider, superlative am amyloidesten)

  1. amyloid

Declension


Polish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.mɨˈlɔ.it/

Noun

amyloid m inan

  1. (medicine) amyloid (protein compound)

Declension

  • amyloidoza

Further reading

  • amyloid in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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