Look up: choline

1. choline
   [n] - a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin
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2. Choline
   A naturally occurring substance which is a precursor of acetylcholine.
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3. 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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4. Choline
   Cho'line noun [ Greek ... bile.] (Physiol. Chem.) See Neurine .
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5. 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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6. choline
   noun a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat
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7. 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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8. Choline
   • (n.) See Neurine.
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9. 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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10. 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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11. choline
    choline: see vitamin.
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12. choline
    Type: Term Pronunciation: kō′lēn Definitions: 1. agent 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. Several salts of...
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13. CHOLINE
    A B vitamin important for proper function of the nervous system and for preventing fat deposition in the liver.
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14. choline
    A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Choline helps cells make membranes, make a neurotransmitter (a chemical that helps nerve cells communicate with other cells), and remove fat from the liver. It is found in whole milk, beef liver, e...
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15. Choline
    `Choline` is a water-soluble doi=10.1111/j.1753-4887.2009.00246.x-->-->--> It is usually grouped within the B-complex vitamins. Choline generally refers to the various quaternary ammonium salts containing the N,N,N-trimethylethanolammonium cation. The cation appears in the head ...
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