amˈyloid adjective noun

In any of several pathological conditions, an intercellular deposit of starch-like material in the tissues

amyloidˈal adjective

amyloidōˈsis noun

The condition of the body in which amyloid is deposited in the tissues

amylopecˈtin noun

The major component of starch (about 80 per cent), consisting of branched polysaccharide chains

amylopˈsin noun

An enzyme in pancreatic juice that converts starch into sugar

amˈylose noun

The minor component of starch (about 20 per cent), consisting of long unbranched polysaccharide chains