/am"euh loyd'/ , n.
1. Biochem. a waxy, translucent substance, composed primarily of protein fibers, that is deposited in various organs of animals in certain diseases.
2. a nonnitrogenous food consisting esp. of starch.
adj.
3. Also, amyloidal . of, resembling, or containing amylum.
[ 1855-60; AMYL- + -OID ]