amyloid
noun
am·y·loid
ˈa-mə-ˌlȯid 
: a waxy translucent substance consisting primarily of protein that is deposited in some animal organs and tissues under abnormal conditions (such as Alzheimer's disease) compare beta-amyloid
amyloid
adjective
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Her brain scan detected amyloid plaque, the telltale sign of Alzheimer’s.
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Jim Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The ratio of these substances helps determine the presence of amyloid plaques in the brain.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
In 2019, a PET scan revealed extensive amyloid plaques in Walsh's brain, confirming the diagnosis.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 May 2025
This ratio is correlated with the presence or absence of amyloid plaques in the brain, potentially reducing the need for more invasive procedures like PET scans or spinal fluid analysis.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Jim Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The ratio of these substances helps determine the presence of amyloid plaques in the brain.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
In 2019, a PET scan revealed extensive amyloid plaques in Walsh's brain, confirming the diagnosis.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 May 2025
This ratio is correlated with the presence or absence of amyloid plaques in the brain, potentially reducing the need for more invasive procedures like PET scans or spinal fluid analysis.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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“Amyloid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amyloid. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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