Amyloid

noun

  1. A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.

  2. Any of various starchlike substances.

adjective

  1. Containing or resembling starch.

  2. Applied to a mushroom that turns blue-black upon application of Melzer's reagent

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