Definition of choline in English:

choline

noun ˈkəʊliːnˈkəʊlɪnˈkōlēn

mass nounBiochemistry

A strongly basic compound important in the synthesis and transport of lipids in the body.
〔生化〕胆碱
Chemical formula: HON(CH₃)₃CH₂CH₂OH
Example sentencesExamples
- Betaine is produced in the body by oxidation of choline, another trimethylated, methyl-donating compound.
- Found in various forms throughout the body, choline, a member of the vitamin B complex family, is involved in the creation of cell membranes.
- In spinach and sugar beet the enzymes responsible for converting choline into betaine have been characterized, and the corresponding genes cloned and sequenced.
- Inside our bodies, the B vitamins folate and choline work in a delicate balance.
- It is the main functional constituent of the natural surfactants, and the body's foremost reservoir of choline, an essential nutrient.

Origin

Mid 19th century: coined in German from Greek kholē 'bile'.

Definition of choline in US English:

choline

nounˈkōlēn

Biochemistry

A strongly basic compound occurring widely in living tissues and important in the synthesis and transport of lipids.
〔生化〕胆碱
Chemical formula: HON(CH₃)₃CH₂CH₂OH
Example sentencesExamples
- It is the main functional constituent of the natural surfactants, and the body's foremost reservoir of choline, an essential nutrient.
- Betaine is produced in the body by oxidation of choline, another trimethylated, methyl-donating compound.
- Inside our bodies, the B vitamins folate and choline work in a delicate balance.
- In spinach and sugar beet the enzymes responsible for converting choline into betaine have been characterized, and the corresponding genes cloned and sequenced.
- Found in various forms throughout the body, choline, a member of the vitamin B complex family, is involved in the creation of cell membranes.

Origin

Mid 19th century: coined in German from Greek kholē ‘bile’.

词汇	choline
释义	Definition of choline in English: choline noun ˈkəʊliːnˈkəʊlɪnˈkōlēn mass nounBiochemistry A strongly basic compound important in the synthesis and transport of lipids in the body. 〔生化〕胆碱 Chemical formula: HON(CH₃)₃CH₂CH₂OH Example sentencesExamples Betaine is produced in the body by oxidation of choline, another trimethylated, methyl-donating compound. Found in various forms throughout the body, choline, a member of the vitamin B complex family, is involved in the creation of cell membranes. In spinach and sugar beet the enzymes responsible for converting choline into betaine have been characterized, and the corresponding genes cloned and sequenced. Inside our bodies, the B vitamins folate and choline work in a delicate balance. It is the main functional constituent of the natural surfactants, and the body's foremost reservoir of choline, an essential nutrient. Origin Mid 19th century: coined in German from Greek kholē 'bile'. Definition of choline in US English: choline nounˈkōlēn Biochemistry A strongly basic compound occurring widely in living tissues and important in the synthesis and transport of lipids. 〔生化〕胆碱 Chemical formula: HON(CH₃)₃CH₂CH₂OH Example sentencesExamples It is the main functional constituent of the natural surfactants, and the body's foremost reservoir of choline, an essential nutrient. Betaine is produced in the body by oxidation of choline, another trimethylated, methyl-donating compound. Inside our bodies, the B vitamins folate and choline work in a delicate balance. In spinach and sugar beet the enzymes responsible for converting choline into betaine have been characterized, and the corresponding genes cloned and sequenced. Found in various forms throughout the body, choline, a member of the vitamin B complex family, is involved in the creation of cell membranes. Origin Mid 19th century: coined in German from Greek kholē ‘bile’.
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