Term: amyloid: (pathology) a waxy translucent complex protein resembling starch that results from degeneration of tissue
Candidate hypernym: protein: any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes → 1
Candidate hypernym: cretinism: severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting → 0
Candidate hypernym: paramyxovirus: a group of viruses including those causing mumps and measles → 0
Candidate hypernym: guinness: a kind of bitter stout → 0
Candidate hypernym: hypermotility: excessive movement; especially excessive motility of the gastrointestinal tract → 0
Candidate hypernym: finger scan: biometric identification by automatically scanning a person's fingerprints electronically → 0
Candidate hypernym: break: (tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving → 0
Candidate hypernym: fat: a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides) → 0
Candidate hypernym: tailwind: wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft → 0
Candidate hypernym: peachleaf willow: willow of the western United States with leaves like those of peach or almond trees → 0
Candidate hypernym: inroad: an encroachment or intrusion → 0