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ganglioside

/ˈɡæŋɡliˌɔɪsɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does ganglioside mean?

noun

A type of complex lipid found in cell membranes, composed of a ceramide and one or more sialic acid residues.

Example

"The researcher studied the role of gangliosides in the development of certain neurological disorders."

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