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

Examples of amyloid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The second phase will compare different combinations of drugs to evaluate what best prevents amyloid plaque accumulation and other biological and clinical markers of Alzheimer's. —Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 16 Nov. 2024

Patients typically prefer PET scans, which are painless, for detecting amyloid, according to Scott. —Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2024

By lowering amyloids, the drugs can slow the spread of tau. —Maya Goldman, Axios, 29 July 2024

Eli Lilly said the price will depend on how quickly the drug clears amyloid plaques from patients. —Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing amyloid

• amyloid beta
• amyloid beta peptide
• amyloid beta protein
• beta-amyloid
• beta-amyloid peptide
• beta-amyloid protein

Medical Definition

amyloid

noun

am·​y·​loid

ˈam-ə-ˌlȯid

1

: a nonnitrogenous starchy food

2

: a waxy translucent substance consisting primarily of protein that is deposited in some animal organs and tissue under abnormal conditions (as in Alzheimer's disease) see beta-amyloid

amyloid adjective