cephalin

/sɛˈfælɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of phospholipid found in the brain, particularly in the myelin sheath that surrounds nerve fibers.

“Research has shown that the cephalin in the brain plays a crucial role in maintaining nerve cell health.”

Synonyms

  • lipid
  • phospholipid

Antonyms

  • lipid-free substance
  • non-phospholipid