phosphatidylcholine

noun

phos·pha·ti·dyl·cho·line ˌfäs-fə-ˌtī-dᵊl-ˈkō-ˌlēn

(ˌ)fäs-ˌfa-tə-dᵊl-

: lecithin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The natural protein occurring super nutrient, lecithin, contains phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylserine which supports both brain function and cellular health. —

Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Sep. 2019 Kurzweil gets phosphatidylcholine intravenously, on the theory that this will rejuvenate all his body's tissues. —

Gary Wolf, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2008

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Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of phosphatidylcholine was in 1948

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Dictionary Entries Near phosphatidylcholine

phosphatidyl

phosphatidylcholine

phosphatidylethanolamine

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“Phosphatidylcholine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphatidylcholine. Accessed 8 Jun. 2023.

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