Choline
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkoʊliːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Choline is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A hydroxy quaternary ammonium compound with formula (CH₃)₃N⁺CH₂CH₂OHX⁻. It is an essential nutrient for cardiovascular and brain health and for cell membrane formation.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A hydroxy quaternary ammonium compound with formula (CH₃)₃N⁺CH₂CH₂OHX⁻. It is an essential nutrient for cardiovascular and brain health and for cell membrane formation.
Word Forms
- cholines
- cholin
Synonyms for choline
Depending on context, synonyms include neurine, sincaline.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phosphatidyl, salicylate, succinyl, esterase, acetylase, acetyltransferase.
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