Look up: Choline

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   choline
   [n] - a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin
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   Choline
   A naturally occurring substance which is a precursor of acetylcholine.
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   choline
   Esterified in the head group of phospholipids (phosphatidyl choline and sphingomyelin) and in the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Otherwise a biological source of methyl groups.
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   Choline
   Cho'line noun [ Greek ... bile.] (Physiol. Chem.) See Neurine .
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   choline
   <biochemistry> Esterified in the head group of phospholipids (phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin) and in the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Otherwise a biological source of methyl groups. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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   choline
   noun a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat
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   Choline
   `Choline` is an organic compound, classified as an essential nutrient and usually grouped within the Vitamin B complex. This natural amine is found in the lipids that make up cell membranes and in the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Adequate intakes (AI) for this micronutrient of between 425 to 550 milligrams daily, for adults, have been established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.
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   choline
   (ko´lēn) an amine that occurs in phosphatidylcholine and acetylcholine, and is an important methyl donor in intermediary metabolism. It is a lipotropic agent, decreasing liver fat content by increasing phospholipid turnover. It was formerly considered to be part of the vitamin B complex, but is now classified as a pseudo...
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   Choline
   • (n.) See Neurine.
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    choline
    a nitrogen-containing alcohol related to the vitamins in activity. It is apparently an essential nutrient for a number of microorganisms and higher ... [5 related articles]
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    choline
    found in most animal tissues either free or in combination as lecithin (phosphatidylcholine), acetate (acetylcholine), or cytidine diphosphate (cytidine diphosphocholine). It is included in the vitamin B complex; as acetylcholine (choline esterified with acetic acid), it is essential for synaptic transmission. Several salts of choline are used in m...
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    Choline
    A natural substance that is classified as a B-Vitamin. Getting adequate amounts of choline during pregnancy is important for fetal brain development and decreases the risk for neural tube defects. Choline plays a significant role in both male and female fertility. It is recommended that pregnant women consume 450 milligrams of choline each day, ...
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    choline
    choline: see vitamin.
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