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Vocabulary Entry
amyloid
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A type of protein that can aggregate and form fibrous structures, often associated with various diseases.
Example Sentences
"Amyloid plaques are commonly found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients."
"Researchers are studying how amyloid formation affects cell function."
"The accumulation of amyloid in tissues can lead to organ dysfunction."
A
adjective
Relating to or characterized by amyloid or the aggregation of amyloid proteins.
Example Sentences
"The amyloid deposits were examined under a microscope."
"His condition was diagnosed as amyloid-related heart disease."
"The study focused on the amyloid characteristics of the protein."