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dipalmytoylphosphatidylcholine

dipalmytoylphosphatidylcholine is the alternative form of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine.

Meaning of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine

Noun

dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (uncountable, abbreviation DPPC)

  1. A major phospholipid in lung surfactant that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, helping keep the lungs open and preventing collapse during breathing.

Questions about dipalmytoylphosphatidylcholine

What is dipalmytoylphosphatidylcholine the alternative form of?
Dipalmytoylphosphatidylcholine is the alternative form of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine.

Words near dipalmytoylphosphatidylcholine in the dictionary

  1. dipalmitoyl
  2. dipalmitoylglycerol
  3. dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine
  4. dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholines
  5. dipalmitoylphosphatidylethanolamine
  6. dipalmytoylphosphatidylcholine
  7. Dipanjan
  8. Dipankar
  9. Dipannita
  10. Dipanwita
  11. DiPaola

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