Term: amyloid: (pathology) a waxy translucent complex protein resembling starch that results from degeneration of tissue
Broader: 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 | Unrelated: peachleaf willow: willow of the western United States with leaves like those of peach or almond trees
Broader: 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 | Unrelated: inroad: an encroachment or intrusion