amyloid
noun
am·y·loid
ˈa-mə-ˌlȯid 
: 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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Tests that measure amyloid in different ways did not show improvement, however.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 18 June 2024
To keep it simple: Scientists noticed that people with Alzheimer’s had a lot of plaque in their brains primarily made up of amyloid proteins.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 17 June 2024
For example: Do amyloid plaques re-appear after several years, and if so, should doctors put their patients back on donanemab?
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 10 June 2024
The drug works by helping the body remove amyloid plaque buildups in the brain that are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 June 2024
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 18 June 2024
To keep it simple: Scientists noticed that people with Alzheimer’s had a lot of plaque in their brains primarily made up of amyloid proteins.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 17 June 2024
For example: Do amyloid plaques re-appear after several years, and if so, should doctors put their patients back on donanemab?
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 10 June 2024
The drug works by helping the body remove amyloid plaque buildups in the brain that are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 June 2024
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“Amyloid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amyloid. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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