amylosis
|am-y-lo-sis|
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/ˌæmɪˈloʊsɪs/
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/ˌæmɪˈləʊsɪs/
starch conversion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon,' where 'amyl-' meant 'starch.'
Historical Evolution
'amylon' transformed into the scientific term 'amylosis' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'starch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'conversion of starch into sugar.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the conversion of starch into sugar by the action of enzymes.
Amylosis is a crucial process in the digestion of carbohydrates.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 00:21