ALL meanings of cephalin
ceph·a·lin
C c - noun cephalin a phospholipid, similar to lecithin, that occurs in the nerve tissue and brain 3
- noun cephalin a phospholipid, similar to lecithin, found esp. in brain and nerve tissue 3
- noun cephalin any of several phosphatides occurring in animal tissue, especially of the brain, and having marked blood-clotting properties. 1
- noun cephalin Any of a group of phospholipids present in cell membranes, especially in the brain. 1
- noun cephalin (biochemistry) a phospholipid found particularly in the cells of nervous tissue; it is also the primary phospholipid in bacteria. 0