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ganglioside

Syllabification: (gan·gli·o·side)
Pronunciation: /ˈgaNGglēəˌsīd/

Definition of ganglioside

noun

Biochemistry
  • any of a group of complex lipids that are present in the gray matter of the human brain.

Origin:

1940s: from ganglion + -oside (see -ose2, -ide)

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