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(organic chemistry) A phospholipid composed of a glycerophosphocholine backbone esterified with two palmitic acid (C16:0) chains, a major component of pulmonary surfactant that helps reduce surface tension in the lungs..
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Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine means (organic chemistry) A phospholipid composed of a glycerophosphocholine backbone esterified with two palmitic acid (C16:0) chains, a major component of pulmonary surfactant that helps reduce surface tension in the lungs..
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