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choline
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cho·line  (kln)
n.
A natural amine, C5H15NO2, often classed in the vitamin B complex and a constituent of many other biologically important molecules, such as acetylcholine and lecithin.

choline [ˈkəʊliːn -ɪn ˈkɒl-]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a colourless viscous soluble alkaline substance present in animal tissues, esp as a constituent of lecithin: used as a supplement to the diet of poultry and in medicine for preventing the accumulation of fat in the liver. Formula:[(CH3)3NCH2CH2OH]+OH-
[from chole- + -ine2, so called because of its action in the liver]

choline  (kln)
A natural amine often classed in the vitamin B complex. It is incorporated into the structure of many other biologically important molecules, such as acetylcholine and lecithin. Chemical formula: C5H15NO2.
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Noun1.choline - a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat
B complex, B vitamin, B-complex vitamin, vitamin B, vitamin B complex, B - originally thought to be a single vitamin but now separated into several B vitamins


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