cephalin

ceph·a·lin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sef-uh-lin]
- /ˈsɛf ə lɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sef-uh-lin]
- /ˈsɛf ə lɪn/

Definitions of cephalin word

noun cephalin a phospholipid, similar to lecithin, that occurs in the nerve tissue and brain 3
noun cephalin a phospholipid, similar to lecithin, found esp. in brain and nerve tissue 3
noun cephalin any of several phosphatides occurring in animal tissue, especially of the brain, and having marked blood-clotting properties. 1
noun cephalin Any of a group of phospholipids present in cell membranes, especially in the brain. 1
noun cephalin (biochemistry) a phospholipid found particularly in the cells of nervous tissue; it is also the primary phospholipid in bacteria. 0

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Origin of cephalin

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; cephal- + -in2

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Parts of speech for Cephalin

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cephalin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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