amyloid

amyloid (protein)

English translations

  1. 01

    Amyloid

Word details

German meaning
Eine abnormale Ablagerung von Proteinen im Körper, die zu verschiedenen Krankheiten führen kann.
English meaning
Amyloid
German example
Amyloid im Gehirn ist ein Kennzeichen der Alzheimer-Krankheit.
English example
Amyloid in the brain is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
Comparative
amyloiderSuperlative: am amyloidesten

Example sentences with “amyloid”

  1. Die Amyloid-Ablagerungen sind gefährlich. (The amyloid deposits are dangerous.)

Frequently asked questions

What is 'amyloid'?

'Amyloid' is a term used in medicine for abnormal proteins that aggregate in tissues.