Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to or resembling starch, often used in a medical context to describe certain proteins that can form deposits in tissues.

Example: The amyloid deposits were found in the patient's organs during the examination.

Definition: A waxy substance made mostly of protein that can build up in some organs and tissues, often associated with certain diseases like Alzheimer's.

Example: Amyloid deposits can be found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Definition: Relating to the process of breaking down starch into simpler sugars and soluble substances.

Example: The amylolytic enzymes in the digestive system help convert starches from food into sugars.

Definition: A type of enzyme produced by the pancreas that helps break down starches into sugars during digestion.

Example: Amylopsin plays a crucial role in the digestion of carbohydrates in the human body.

Definition: A type of carbohydrate made up of long chains of glucose molecules, often found in starch and used by plants for energy storage.

Example: Amylose is one of the two main components of starch, the other being amylopectin.

Definition: A type of carbohydrate that is found in many plants and is used as a source of energy by humans and animals.

Example: Potatoes are a common source of amylum, which is essential for energy.

Definition: A military journey or advance, especially one that involves a difficult retreat, often used to describe the Greek expedition led by Cyrus the Younger in ancient times.

Example: The anabasis of the Greek mercenaries was a challenging journey back home after their defeat.

Definition: Relating to winds or air currents that move upward.

Example: The anabatic winds helped the gliders gain altitude effortlessly.

Definition: The process in the body where simple substances are built up into more complex materials, which are necessary for growth and repair of tissues.

Example: Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and recovery after exercise.

Definition: Describing something that is out of its proper time period or not in the correct chronological order.

Example: The film's anachronic elements made it difficult to follow the story's timeline.

Definition: A person, event, or thing that is placed in the wrong time period, especially something that belongs to an earlier time than the one being discussed.

Example: The use of a typewriter in a modern office is an anachronism.