amyloid
noun/ˈæməlɔɪd/
Frequency rank: #14,697 most common English word
Meaning
A starch-like protein substance that deposits abnormally in body tissues and is associated with certain diseases.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that amyloid plaques in the brain are closely linked to Alzheimer's disease.
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