ceramide

English

/ˈsɪɹ.əˌmaɪd/

noun
Definitions
  • (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

Etymology

Affix from Latin cēra (wax) + English amide.

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