amyloid

noun

am·​y·​loid ˈa-mə-ˌlȯid How to pronounce amyloid (audio)
: 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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Other research has found that people with higher levels of LDL cholesterol and lower levels of HDL cholesterol tend to have more amyloid plaque in their brain, which is linked with Alzheimer’s disease. Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024 After identifying that accumulation of toxic tau and amyloid proteins in the brain are a feature of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have, understandably, been working on treatments that reduce or eliminate them. New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024 This side effect happens with drugs that target amyloid plaques in the brain. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 12 July 2024 These molecules may play a role in forming amyloid plaque and tau protein, which are typical brain changes caused by Alzheimer's disease.7 How Is Type 3 Diabetes Diagnosed? Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amyloid 

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amyloid was in 1866

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“Amyloid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amyloid. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

amyloid

noun
am·​y·​loid
ˈam-ə-ˌlȯid
1
: a nonnitrogenous starchy food
2
: a waxy translucent substance consisting primarily of protein that is deposited in some animal organs and tissue under abnormal conditions (as in Alzheimer's disease) see beta-amyloid
amyloid adjective

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