Ceramide Definition
sîrə-mĭd, sĕr-
noun
Any of a group of lipids that are formed by the linking of a fatty acid to sphingosine, are found in cell membranes, and help to regulate the differentiation, proliferation, and death of cells.
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Other Word Forms of Ceramide
Noun
Singular:
ceramide
Plural:
ceramidesOrigin of Ceramide
cer(ebroside) any of various glycolipids containing sphingosine and found especially in brain and nerve tissue (cerebr(o)–) (–ose) (–ide) amide
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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