liposome

lip·o·some

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lip-uh-sohm, lahy-puh-]
- /ˈlɪp əˌsoʊm, ˈlaɪ pə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lip-uh-sohm, lahy-puh-]
- /ˈlɪp əˌsoʊm, ˈlaɪ pə-/

Definitions of liposome word

noun liposome Cell Biology. a microscopic artificial sac composed of fatty substances and used in experimental research of the cell. 1
noun liposome A minute spherical sac of phospholipid molecules enclosing a water droplet, especially as formed artificially to carry drugs or other substances into the tissues. 1
noun liposome a particle formed by lipids, consisting of a double layer similar to a natural biological membrane, enclosing an aqueous compartment 0
noun liposome a synthetic, microscopic globule consisting of layers of lipids encapsulating certain substances (as enzymes or drugs): used to introduce these substances into a cell or specified tissue 0
noun liposome (biochemistry) an aqueous compartment enclosed by a bimolecular phospholipid membrane; a lipid vesicle. 0

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Origin of liposome

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; lipo-1 + -some3

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Parts of speech for Liposome

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liposome popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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