1. Plural of choline; organic compounds that are essential nutrients found in foods and synthesized by the body, important for brain health, nerve function, and cell membrane structure.
Usage: technical/scientific; usually used in plural form when referring to multiple types or sources

Examples

• Cholines are vital micronutrients that support cognitive development in children.
• Eggs and fish are rich sources of cholines.
• The body produces some cholines naturally, but dietary intake is also important.
• Researchers study how different cholines affect memory and learning.
• Pregnant women are advised to consume adequate cholines for fetal brain development.