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Meaning of amyloid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈæmɪlɔɪd

Definitions

  1. A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.
  2. Any of various starchlike substances.

Equivalents

Español amiloide amiloideo
Suomi amyloidi
Français amyloïde
Polski amyloid
Português amiloide

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

amyloid beta amyloidicity amyloidity amyloidogenesis amyloidogenicity amyloidolysis

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