dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine
A major phospholipid in lung surfactant that reduces surface tension in the alveoli,…A major phospholipid in lung surfactant that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, helping keep the lungs open and preventing collapse during breathing.
/ˌdaɪˌpæl.mɪˌtoʊ.ɪlˌfɒs.fəˌtɪd.ɪlˈkoʊ.liːn/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A major phospholipid in lung surfactant that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, helping keep the lungs open and preventing collapse during breathing.
Origin
From dipalmitoyl + phosphatidylcholineFrom dipalmitoyl + phosphatidylcholine
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Word family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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