Word: amyloid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: am
y
loid
Definition: A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.
Morphemes:
Affix: amyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: amyl nitrite; the radical -NO2 or any compound containing it (such as a salt or ester of nitrous acid)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: privative
Affix: μύλη
Language: grc
Decoded: mule
Meaning: mill
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής