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amyloid
nounmasculinetechnicaltécnico/ɐmilɔˈidɨ/a·mi·loi·de
Definition
1A protein or protein fragment that accumulates abnormally in tissues, forming insoluble fibrillar aggregates, associated with various diseases.
Usage examples
“Alzheimer's disease is associated with the accumulation of amyloid in the brain.”
“The biopsy revealed the presence of amyloid deposits in the kidney.”
Common combinations
amyloid proteinamyloid depositsbeta amyloid