Ceramide
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈsɪɹ.əˌmaɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ceramide is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of various lipids formed by linking a fatty acid to sphingosine and found widely but in small amounts in plant and animal tissue.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of various lipids formed by linking a fatty acid to sphingosine and found widely but in small amounts in plant and animal tissue.
Word Forms
- ceramides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caramide, phytoceramide, ceremide, sphingophospholipid, hydroxyceramide, dihydroceramide.
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