1. Plural of amyloid; abnormal protein deposits that accumulate in tissues and organs, often associated with disease.
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in medical and research contexts
2. Starch-like or waxy protein substances that form fibrous deposits in the body.
Usage: biochemistry

Examples

• Amyloids accumulate in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients.
• The pathologist identified amyloids in the tissue samples under the microscope.
• Amyloid deposits can damage the heart, kidneys, and nervous system.
• Research into amyloids has led to new therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative diseases.
• Different types of amyloids are associated with different diseases.