amyloid

• Stärke betreffend oder stärkeähnlich; insbesondere ein wachsartiges, halbtransparentes, überwiegend aus Eiweiß bestehendes Material bezeichnend, das sich bei bestimmten Krankheiten in Geweben ablagert.

Relating to or resembling starch; specifically, describing a waxy, translucent substance composed primarily of protein that accumulates in tissues in certain disease states.

1. Starch-like substanceC2formalscientific

   A non-nitrogenous food substance consisting chiefly of starch; any substance resembling starch.

   Stärkeähnliche Substanz

   • The plant cell walls contain an amyloid substance similar to starch.
   • Amyloid deposits in the seeds were analyzed under a microscope.
   • The chemical composition of the amyloid was found to be starch-like.

   Synonymeamylaceousstarchlikestarchy

2. Pathological protein depositC2formalmedical

   A waxy, translucent complex protein resembling starch that results from degeneration of tissue, often associated with diseases like Alzheimer's.

   Pathologische Proteinablagerung

   • The biopsy revealed amyloid plaques in the brain tissue.
   • Amyloid buildup is a hallmark of several neurodegenerative disorders.
   • Doctors detected amyloid deposits in the patient's organs.

3. Resembling starchC2formalscientific

   Having properties or appearance similar to starch.

   Stärkeähnlich

   • The amyloid texture of the substance was noted in the report.
   • Under the microscope, the material appeared amyloid in nature.
   • The compound exhibited amyloid characteristics under chemical testing.

   Synonymeamylaceousfarinaceousstarchy

• Ein wachsartiger, halbtransparenter Proteinkomplex, der sich in Geweben und Organen ablagern kann und häufig mit degenerativen Erkrankungen in Verbindung gebracht wird.

A noun referring to a waxy, translucent protein complex that can accumulate in tissues and organs, often associated with degenerative diseases.

1. Starch-like substanceC2formalscientific

   A non-nitrogenous food substance consisting chiefly of starch; any substance resembling starch.

   Amyloid

   • The plant cell walls contain amyloid deposits.
   • Amyloid is often used in industrial processes as a binding agent.
   • The chemical composition of amyloid is similar to that of starch.

   Synonymeamylumfarinafeculastarch

2. Pathological protein depositC2formalmedical

   A waxy, translucent complex protein resembling starch that results from degeneration of tissue.

   Pathologische Proteinablagerung

   • Amyloid plaques in the brain are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
   • The biopsy revealed amyloid deposits in the patient's organs.
   • Amyloidosis is a condition where amyloid builds up in tissues.