Choline

Full definition of choline

Noun

1. (biochemistry) A hydroxy quaternary ammonium compound with formula (CH₃)₃N⁺CH₂CH₂OHX^−. It is an essential nutrient for cardiovascular and brain health and for cell membrane formation. Discovered by Andreas Strecker in 1862.

Derived terms

• acetylcholine
• phosphatidylcholine
• thiocholine

Synonyms

• vitamin J (no longer considered a vitamin)

Anagrams

• helicon
• Nichole