See Also: triarticulate(medicine)

choline (iou) and triarticulate (medicine)


choline (iou)



choline noun. . M19.
[from CHOLE- + -INE5.]
Biochemistry. A strong base, HON(CH3)3CH2CH2OH, which occurs widely in living organisms as a metabolic intermediate.
choli'nergic adjective (Physiology) releasing or involving acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter (cf. ADRENERGIC) M20.
choli'nesterase noun an enzyme which hydrolyses esters of choline; esp. acetylcholinesterase: M20.

triarticulate (medicine)


triarticulate
<zoology> Having three joints.

Origin: Pref. Tri- + articulate.

Source: Websters Dictionary