amyloid

/ˌæməˈlɔɪd/

Other forms: amyloids

Definitions of amyloid

1. noun

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

   protein

   any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
2. noun

   a non-nitrogenous food substance consisting chiefly of starch; any substance resembling starch
   type of:

   amylum, starch

   a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles
3. adjective

   resembling starch
   synonyms: amylaceous, amyloidal, farinaceous, starchlike

   starchy

   consisting of or containing starch