Word
amyloid
Phoneticsamy·loid
/ˈæmɪˌɫɔɪd/
Definition
n. a type of protein that can build up in the body and cause serious health problems, like in Alzheimer's disease.
n. a protein that can aggregate into insoluble fibrils, often associated with various neurodegenerative and systemic diseases.
Examples
“Scientists are studying how amyloid builds up in the brain.”
“Researchers are developing new drugs to prevent the formation of amyloid plaques that lead to memory loss.”
“The accumulation of amyloid-beta peptides in the extracellular matrix is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, leading to the disruption of neuronal communication and eventual cell death.”
Examples
simple
“Scientists are studying how amyloid builds up in the brain.”
contextual
“Researchers are developing new drugs to prevent the formation of amyloid plaques that lead to memory loss.”
complex
“The accumulation of amyloid-beta peptides in the extracellular matrix is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, leading to the disruption of neuronal communication and eventual cell death.”
Real-World Examples
“Inactive GRK2 appeared to increase production of amyloid beta, a protein fragment that is considered a main cause of Alzheimer's.” “The findings revealed two major routes by which the glymphatic system removes particles from the brain, including amyloid beta proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease -- and the speeds of those routes are dramatically different.” “Biomarker tests also suggested less amyloid buildup among hormone therapy users.” “A single sleepless night measurably raises amyloid levels in the fluid surrounding the brain.” Etymology
From amyl + -oid.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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