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cerebroside
This term is used exclusively within specialized biochemical and neurological contexts. It describes a specific class of glycolipids that are critical for the structural integrity of the nervous system, specifically within the myelin sheath which allows for rapid electrical impulse conduction.
As a technical chemical term, it is typically treated as an uncountable mass noun when referring to the substance in general, though it can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific types or molecular structures of cerebrosides.
Meanings
Examples
The myelin sheath is rich in galactocerebroside.
Cerebroside molecules are essential for the insulation of nerve fibers.
Cerebroside molecules are essential for the insulation of nerve fibers.
Look at the structure of this cerebroside on the slide.
A deficiency in the enzyme that breaks down glucocerebroside leads to Gaucher disease.
Is a cerebroside considered a phospholipid or a glycolipid?
Is a cerebroside considered a phospholipid or a glycolipid?
The researcher analyzed the distribution of cerebroside in the brain tissue.
The researcher analyzed the distribution of cerebroside in the brain tissue.
I wonder if the cerebroside levels change during the development of the nervous system.
The hydrophobic tail of the cerebroside anchors it into the cell membrane.