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amyloid
amyloid Tissue consisting of protein fibrils that may accumulate between cells in various animal tissues, especially in the disorder amyloidosis. Amyloid deposits are insoluble and can exert pressure on various vital organs. These deposits are generally detected by staining with the dye Congo red. A build-up of amyloid tissue in the brain is a feature of Alzheimer's disease, Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
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amyloid
amyloid (am-i-loid) n. a glycoprotein, resembling starch, that is deposited in the internal organs in amyloidosis. β-amyloid protein has been found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.
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amyloid
amyloid Starch-like.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "amyloid." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "amyloid." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-amyloid.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "amyloid." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-amyloid.html |
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