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kephalin
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kephalin, n. [Gr. kefalh` the head; it was supposed by Thudichum to exist in brain tissue.].
One of a group of phospholipids (nitrogenous phosphorized fatty substances), present in all living cells and particularly noticeable in nervous tissue. Same as cephalin, which see. [1913 Webster]
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