cephalin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A phospholipid found particularly in the cells of nervous tissue; it is also the primary phospholipid in bacteria.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛf.ə.lɪn/ /ˈkɛf.ə.lɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cephalin.wav

Word forms

cephalin cephalins

Etymology

From cephal- + -in.

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