amyloid

• Qui ressemble à l'amidon ou s'y rapporte ; en particulier, qualifie une substance cireuse et semi-transparente, essentiellement composée de protéines, qui s'accumule dans les tissus lors de certaines maladies.

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.

   amyloïde

   • 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.

   Synonymesamylaceousstarchlikestarchy

2. Pathological protein depositC2formalmedical

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

   Amyloïde (dépôt pathologique)

   • 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.

   amyloïde

   • 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.

   Synonymesamylaceousfarinaceousstarchy

• Substance protéique cireuse et semi-transparente qui peut s'accumuler dans les tissus et les organes, souvent associée à des maladies dégénératives.

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.

   Amylacé

   • 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.

   Synonymesamylumfarinafeculastarch

2. Pathological protein depositC2formalmedical

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

   Dépôt pathologique de protéine amyloïde

   • 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.