amyloid

definition: resembling starch
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speech part: adjective
synonyms: farinaceous
definition: (pathology) a waxy translucent complex protein resembling starch that results from degeneration of tissue
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speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: a non-nitrogenous food substance consisting chiefly of starch
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speech part: noun
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