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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sphingosine

/sˈfɪŋɡoʊsaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does sphingosine mean?

noun

A type of sphingolipid found in animal tissues, consisting of a sphingosine base linked to a fatty acid.

Example

"The researcher studied the role of sphingosine in cell signaling pathways."

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