phosphoethanolamine

noun — 2 senses

phosphoethanolamine

noun

Etymology From phospho- + ethanolamine.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The ethanolamine ester of phosphoric acid

2

Broadly The fatty acid ester of this compound; cephalin

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