liposome

liposome definition - medical

lip·o·some (lĭpˈə-sōmˌ, līˈpə-)

noun
An artificial microscopic vesicle consisting of an aqueous core enclosed in one or more phospholipid layers, used to convey vaccines, drugs, enzymes, or other substances to target cells or organs.

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