Meaning of choline in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkoʊlin/

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  1. Noun

    choline

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin

    Examples

    • « essential in the metabolism of fat »

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