질병 시 간, 신장, 비장 등의 조직에 침착되는 비정상적인 단백질 덩어리.
An abnormal protein aggregate that builds up in organs and tissues, often associated with diseases like Alzheimer's or amyloidosis.
예문:
"The accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease."
"Doctors performed a biopsy to check for amyloid deposits in the patient's kidney."
일부 식물에서 발견되거나 섬유소에 황산을 작용시켜 만드는, 녹말과 유사한 성질을 가진 질소 없는 물질.
A non-nitrogenous, starch-like substance found in certain plants or produced by the action of sulfuric acid on cellulose.
예문:
"Amyloid is formed when cellulose is treated with concentrated sulfuric acid."
"The presence of amyloid in the cell wall was confirmed by a positive iodine test."
녹말과 비슷하거나 녹말 성분을 함유하고 있는.
Resembling starch or containing starch-like properties, especially in biological tissues or spores.
예문:
"The spores showed an amyloid reaction, turning blue-black with Melzer's reagent."
"Amyloid substances are often found in the seeds of various leguminous plants."