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liposome
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lip·o·some  (lp-sm, lp-)
n.
An artificial microscopic vesicle consisting of an aqueous core enclosed in one or more phospholipid layers, used to convey vaccines, drugs, enzymes, or other substances to target cells or organs.
lipo·somal adj.
liposome [ˈlɪpəʊˌsəʊm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a particle formed by lipids, consisting of a double layer similar to a natural biological membrane, enclosing an aqueous compartment
lip•o•some (ˈlɪp əˌsoʊm, ˈlaɪ pə-)

n.
an artificial vesicle composed of a phospholipid outer layer and an inner core of a drug or other matter to be transported into a cell.
[1905–10]
lip`o•so′mal, adj.
Thesaurus Legend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.liposome - an artificially made microscopic vesicle into which nucleic acids can be packaged; used in molecular biology as a transducing vector
vesicle, cyst - a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid)
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