amyloid

(am’il-oid) (Gr. ἄμυλον starch + εἶδος form]. 1. Resembling starch; characterized by a starch-like formation. 2. The insoluble glycoproteid substance, homogeneous, translucent, and colorle , deposited in certain pathologic conditions. a. degeneration, etc. See degencration, etc.