liposome
/ˈlɪpəˌsoʊm/
noun
- A tiny, spherical sac made of fat-like molecules, used in medicine and cosmetics to carry substances like drugs or vitamins into the body.
- Many skin creams contain liposomes to help vitamins penetrate deeper into the skin.
- Scientists designed a liposome that can carry cancer-fighting drugs directly to tumors.
- The new vaccine uses a liposome to deliver the active ingredient safely into cells.
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