beta-amyloid
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Definition of beta-amyloid
: an amyloid that is derived from a larger precursor protein and is the primary component of plaques characteristic of Alzheimer's disease
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beta-amyloid
noun
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beta-amyloid protein
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beta-amyloid peptide
Medical Definition of beta-amyloid
: an amyloid that is derived from amyloid precursor protein and is the primary component of plaques characteristic of Alzheimer's disease
— called also
A-beta, amyloid beta, amyloid beta peptide, amyloid beta protein
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