amyloidal
adjective
Meaning
Resembling or consisting of starch, or relating to the abnormal protein deposits found in certain degenerative diseases.
Examples
- The pathologist identified amyloidal deposits in the patient's heart tissue during the autopsy.
- Scientists are investigating how amyloidal aggregation contributes to the progression of neurodegenerative conditions.
Synonyms: starchy, amyloid, proteinaceous, fibrillar