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- US Pronunciation
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- [lip-uh-sohm, lahy-puh-]
- /ˈlɪp əˌsoʊm, ˈlaɪ pə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lip-uh-sohm, lahy-puh-]
- /ˈlɪp əˌsoʊm, ˈlaɪ pə-/
Definitions of liposome word
- noun liposome Cell Biology. a microscopic artificial sac composed of fatty substances and used in experimental research of the cell. 1
- noun liposome A minute spherical sac of phospholipid molecules enclosing a water droplet, especially as formed artificially to carry drugs or other substances into the tissues. 1
- noun liposome a particle formed by lipids, consisting of a double layer similar to a natural biological membrane, enclosing an aqueous compartment 0
- noun liposome a synthetic, microscopic globule consisting of layers of lipids encapsulating certain substances (as enzymes or drugs): used to introduce these substances into a cell or specified tissue 0
- noun liposome (biochemistry) an aqueous compartment enclosed by a bimolecular phospholipid membrane; a lipid vesicle. 0
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Origin of liposome
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; lipo-1 + -some3
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Parts of speech for Liposome
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liposome popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
liposome usage trend in Literature
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