ceramide

See also: céramide

English

Etymology

Cere, from French cire "wax" (12c.), from Latin cera "wax, wax seal, wax writing tablet," related to Greek kēros "beeswax” + amide.

Noun

ceramide (plural ceramides)

(biochemistry) A lipid composed of sphingosine and a fatty acid.

Translations

lipid

Finnish: keramidi
French: céramide (fr) m

Spanish: ceramida f

Anagrams

Medicare, medicare

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