cerebrin

/sɛriˈbreɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical protein, or a compound that affects brain function, but it is not a known substance in medical or scientific contexts.

“The researchers were searching for a compound with cerebrin properties to improve cognitive function.”

2. noun

A type of fatty alcohol found in the brain, involved in the process of myelination.

“Cerebrin is a fatty alcohol that helps with the insulation of nerve fibers in the brain.”

Synonyms

  • brain lipid
  • cerebral lipid

Antonyms

  • cerebrotoxin