amyloid English

Meaning amyloid meaning

What does amyloid mean?

amyloid

— noun (pathology) a waxy translucent complex protein resembling starch that results from degeneration of tissue

— noun a non-nitrogenous food substance consisting chiefly of starch; any substance resembling starch

— adjective (= starchlike) resembling starch

Synonyms amyloid synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as amyloid?

amyloid English » English

farinaceous

amyloidal

starchy

starchlike

amylaceous

starch

grainy