noun
- A phospholipid found in brain tissue and other nerve cells, important for cell membrane structure and blood clotting.
Usage: biochemistry; also called phosphatidylethanolamine
Examples
- Cephalin is a major component of myelin, the insulating sheath around nerve fibers.
- The presence of cephalin in blood plasma plays a role in the coagulation cascade.
- Researchers studied cephalin levels in brain tissue to understand neurological disorders.
- Cephalin was first isolated from brain extracts in the early 20th century.