1. An abnormal protein deposit that accumulates in tissues and organs, often associated with disease.
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in pathology and neurology

1. Relating to or composed of amyloid protein; resembling starch in appearance.
Usage: medical/scientific term

Examples

• Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain.
• Amyloid deposits can damage heart tissue and lead to cardiac dysfunction.
• The pathologist identified amyloid accumulation in the kidney biopsy.
• Amyloid-related cognitive decline is a major concern in neurodegenerative research.
• Treatment strategies aim to prevent amyloid formation and aggregation.
• The amyloid hypothesis suggests that protein misfolding triggers disease progression.