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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

amyloid

/ˈæmɪloɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does amyloid mean?

noun

A protein substance that is deposited in various tissues of the body, especially in the walls of blood vessels, and is associated with certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and amyloidosis.

Example

"The researchers studied the amyloid plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease."

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