Cephalin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɛf.ə.lɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cephalin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A phospholipid found particularly in the cells of nervous tissue; it is also the primary phospholipid in bacteria.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A phospholipid found particularly in the cells of nervous tissue; it is also the primary phospholipid in bacteria.
Example Sentences
In 1912 Howell reported the results of a study of the thromboplastic action of the tissues in which he showed that the active substance is a phosphatid having the general properties of cephalin.
Word Forms
- cephalins
Synonyms for cephalin
Depending on context, synonyms include phosphatidylethanolamine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flocculation, kephalin, calerythrin, cephaloplastin, secalin, caenacin.
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