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dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine

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Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine.

Etymology

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From dipalmitoyl +‎ phosphatidylcholine

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌdaɪˌpæl.mɪˌtoʊ.ɪlˌfɒs.fəˌtɪd.ɪlˈkoʊ.liːn/

Noun

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dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (uncountable, abbreviation DPPC)

  1. (biochemistry) A major phospholipid in lung surfactant that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, helping keep the lungs open and preventing collapse during breathing.
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