ganglioside

ganglioside Definition

gan·glio·side (-ə sīd′)

noun

any of a group of complex lipids found mainly on the membranes of nervous tissue and in the liver, spleen, and kidney

Etymology: gangli(o)- + -ose + -ide

ganglioside Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

gm1: The scientists saw similar results when they used another beta-amyloid binding agent, ganglioside GM1.

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