lysolecithin
/ˌlaɪsoʊˈlɛsɪθɪn/
noun
- A substance formed from lecithin (a type of fat) that can break down cell membranes and is involved in certain biological processes.
- High levels of lysolecithin in the blood may be linked to inflammation.
- Researchers found that lysolecithin can help cells communicate with each other.
- Lysolecithin is produced when an enzyme breaks down lecithin in the body.