cerebroside
/səˈriːbrəˌsaɪd/
noun
- A type of lipid (fat molecule) found in the membranes of nerve cells, especially in the brain.
- Cerebroside is an important component of the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers.
- A deficiency in cerebroside can affect how nerve signals travel in the body.
- Scientists study cerebroside levels to understand certain neurological disorders.