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kephalin
keph′a-lin
(kĕf′ȧ-lĭn)
, Noun.
[Gr.
κεφαλή
the head; it was supposed by Thudichum
to exist in brain tissue.] (Physiol. Chem.)
One of a group of phospholipids (nitrogenous phosphorized fatty substances), present in all living cells and particularly noticeable in nervous tissue. Same as
cephalin
, which see.