Amyloid (Adjective)
Meaning
Resembling starch.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The amyloid cell walls of the microorganism gave it a characteristic starchy appearance under the microscope.
- Amyloid deposits resembling starch grains were seen in the affected tissues.
- The researcher noted the amyloid substance in the sample, which looked like a mixture of starch and protein.
- In some plant cells, the amyloid walls provide a rigid framework similar to starch.
- Amyloid material that resembles starch is also found in certain types of bacterial colonies.