amyloid

Etymology

From amyl + -oid.

noun

  1. A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.
  2. Any of various starchlike substances.

adj

  1. Containing or resembling starch.
  2. (mycology) Applied to a mushroom that turns blue-black upon application of Melzer's reagent

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